Maple Leaf Sandwich Cookies

Name: Maple Leaf Sandwich Cookies
Ingredients: Cookies; 1 cup shortening; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Frosting; 1 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1 teaspoon maple extract; 3 - 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

14 ingredients

1 steps

Ingredients

Cookies
1 cup shortening
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting
1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon maple extract
3 - 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Directions

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["Beat shortening, 1 cup butter and sugar in a large bowl at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.", "Whisk all remaining cookie ingredients in large bowl. Beat into butter mixture at low speed just until blended. Shape into flat round; refrigerate 30 minute.", "Heat oven to 375\u00b0F Divide dough into 4 pieces. On lightly floured surface roll out each piece into 1/8\" thick round. With 3\"" leaf shaped cookie cutter