Maple Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups icing sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

Follow each step in order. The directions below are written so a beginner can understand what to do, what to look for, and when to move on to the next step.

1. Step 1.Whisk flour, baking powder and salt together and set the mixture aside while preparing the cookie base.
2. Step 2.Cream butter and brown sugar, then beat in the egg, maple syrup and vanilla until silky.
3. Step 3.Mix in the flour mixture just until a soft dough forms and chill it briefly for easier shaping.
4. Step 4.Scoop or roll even portions onto lined trays and bake at 350°F until the edges are lightly coloured.
5. Step 5.Beat the filling butter, icing sugar and maple syrup until smooth, then let the cookies cool completely.
6. Step 6.Spread or pipe filling onto half the cookies and sandwich with the remaining cookies before serving.