Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup pure maple cream

Instructions

1. Make the dough: Cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Stir in vanilla and salt, then gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.

2. Shape: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press your thumb gently into the center of each ball to create a well.

3. Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden.

4. Fill: If the wells puffed up, gently re-press them with the back of a spoon immediately out of the oven. Let cookies cool completely.

5. Add Maple Cream: Spoon or pipe ~1 tsp of unheated maple cream directly into the center of each cooled cookie. Let sit for 15 minutes to set slightly before serving.