Ingredients
1/3 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon maple flavoring2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup maple syrup1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, dividedFILLING:1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1 teaspoon maple flavoring4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons maple syrup
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, vanilla and flavoring. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with cream and syrup, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1/4 cup pecans.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans. Bake until edges are light brown and tops spring back when lightly touched, 8-10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For filling, in a large bowl, beat butter, shortening and flavoring until creamy. Beat in confectioners’ sugar alternately with cream and syrup until smooth. Spread filling on bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. Store in airtight containers.
