Maple Cookies and Creaming

Discover the quintessence of Canadian terroir with these delicious maple cookies. This recipe offers you crispy biscuits with a soft center of maple cream, an irresistible blend that will delight your taste buds. Ideal for all occasions, these cookies perfectly embody the comforting taste of maple. Use a maple leaf cookie cutter for an authentic touch that will delight everyone.

Ingredients for the crispy cookies:

• 1 cup (250 ml) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) maple sugar
• 1 teaspoon maple flavor (optional)
• 2 cups (750 ml) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Ingredients for maple creaming:

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (250 ml) icing sugar
• 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon maple flavor (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions :

For the crispy cookies:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and maple sugar until well combined.
3. Add maple flavor, if using.
4. In another bowl, mix the flour, salt and baking powder.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and work the dough until smooth.
6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
7. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (0.3 cm).
8. Use your maple leaf cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
9. Place the cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
10. Let cool completely on a rack.

For the maple creaming:

1. In a bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add the icing sugar and continue to beat.
3. Stir in the maple syrup and maple flavor, if using, until creamed.

Assembly :

1. Spread a generous layer of maple cream on the flat side of a cookie.
2. Stick another cookie on top of the cream to form a sandwich.
3. Repeat until all cookies are used.

Treat yourself to these wonders that perfectly evoke the charm of maple!

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