Maple Leaf Cookies 

Directions

Cookie Dough 

1. Combine Kinnikinnick All Purpose Flour Blend, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
2. Cream butter, vanilla, and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after. Add maple syrup. Mix until combined.
3. Slowly add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
4. Finish mixing dough on counter with your hands to form a smooth dough. Form dough into a log.
5. Chill covered dough for 2 hours.

Forming Cookies 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Line baking trays with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Divide dough into 3 portions.
3. Roll dough on parchment paper - about ⅛” thick (use additional Kinnikinnick All Purpose Flour Blend to aid in rolling out).
4. Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter or paring knife. Continue with remainder of dough.
5. Place on baking trays (2" apart).
6. Bake in preheated oven for  8 - 10 minutes.
7. Cool for 5 minutes and remove from pan. Cool cookies before decorating or filling.

Optional Maple Filling 

1. In a small bowl combine maple syrup and cream. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, mix softened butter until smooth.
3. Slowly add sifted icing sugar 1 cup at a time alternating with maple syrup/cream mixture. Mix until smooth and incorporated.

Optional White Chocolate Coating (melt prior to dipping)

1. Using a bain marie (snug bowl over a pot of water), melt chopped chocolate.
2. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
3. Dip Maple Leaf Cookies in melted chocolate halfway on an angle or drizzle with chocolate.
4. Allow excess chocolate to drip off prior to placing on parchment paper.
5. Sprinkle with optional sprinkles or drizzle with gel. 
6. Let set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Assembly

Maple Filled Cookies 

1. Match cut out cookies tops and bottoms.
2. Pipe a thin layer of Maple Filling on the base of each cookie.
3. Top with matching cookie to create a sandwich.
4. Press slightly together to spread Maple Filling evenly between  Maple Cookie.
5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow Maple Filling to set. 
6. Enjoy as is or dip half the cookie in melted White Chocolate. 
7. Decorate dipped Maple Leaf cookies with optional sprinkles prior to chocolate setting. Or, drizzle with optional red gel once chocolate has set. Gel will remain tacky. 

Yields 40 (1½”) Cookies