MAPLEDOODLES

🍁I’ve always loved snickerdoodle cookies because they remind me of growing up, my mom would bake them for me and my brothers on Sunday’s. So this past Sunday I decided to let the kids help me make some of my new favorite cookies. Mapledoodles! 🍁
This is a Snickerdoodle + Maple Frosting Filling. (So easy & delicious!!) This is such a delicious treat, but is definitely a new fall favorite at our house. Im very excited to finally share my recipe for this yummy treat.

Mapledoodles (snickerdoodle + maple filling)

Ingredients:


1 Cup (2 sticks)- soft, unsalted butter
1 1/2 Cup- Granulated Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla extract


2 Lg Eggs


2 3/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
1 1/2 tsp Cream of Tartar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt


In a separate bowl:
1/4 Cup Sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp Cinnamon


Baking Instructions:


-Preheat oven to 350°F.
-Prep baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
-In a mixer, mix butter and sugar for about 1-2 minutes.
-Add in vanilla and eggs. Mix for another 1 minute.
-Stop mixer. Scrape bowl to make sure thy everything is combined well.
-Slow mixer, and add in flour, baking soda, cream of Tartar, and salt.
-mix well until the dough forms.
-Stop mixer.
-Roll into small bite sized balls, roll in cinnamon & sugar mixture.
-Put the dough balls on a plate and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
-Once 30 minutes is up, place about 6 balls on a baking sheet, and bake for 9-11 minutes at 350°F.


-Let cool for about 15-20 minutes and then enjoy!!!

MAPLE BUTTERCREAM
frosting

Ingredients:

1 C Very Soft, UnSalted Butter
5 C Powdered Sugar
1 1/2 tsp CLEAR Vanilla Extract
2 tsp Maple Extract
1/2-1 C Heavy Cream
2 Tbsp Maple Syrup


Instructions:

1. In a stand mixer, use your paddle attachment and cream your butter. Mix on medium/high speed for 2-3 minutes. Or until creamy (like a creamy PB consistency)
2. Turn mixer down to low speed and add in your flavors and powdered sugar.
3. Scrape down bowl to make sure everything is incorporated.
4. Add in your heavy cream and mix for about 5 minutes or until creamy.
5. Once fully mixed, take off stand mixer and mix your frosting with a wooden spoon and get out any extra air pockets and create a smooth creamy finish.