Here we go, Monday again, right? Sometimes I feel like the week just rolls on by, taunting me with the weekend and then all of a sudden, BAM, we are back into another week again. I’m all for making the most of each day and appreciating things, but sometimes, I want to do away with that usual work/home/dinner/sleep/ work again cycle and have a few days away. Thankfully, I am able to travel a bit here coming up and have a good year of trips to look forward to, hooray! In the meantime, I’ve been getting antsy at home and became engulfed in The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up (which I found through Kathryn) and it’s started to make me think twice about how we view the daily cycle of habits and organization. I used to be a super punctual person, coming prepared and ready for everyday, with everything perfectly organized. But, at some point, I started to fall into this hole of being juuuust a few minutes late and putting off cleaning through my drawers for just a little too long. Overall, it kind of slowed me down and made me realize that I was constantly rushing to get through the day, to the next meeting, to yoga class, and I wasn’t really a fan of that feeling. But baking tends to make me slow down and be a little more methodical with my time and practices.
So, when I set out to make these sandwich cookies last week, I had no plan for how the cookies would come together, was unsure on how it would work out, I just knew that my gut would let me know if I wanted a big, soft cookie, or a flatter, crunchy cookie. Turns out, my ‘off the top of my head’ tactic worked and I came out with a flat, crispy sugar cookie that worked perfectly with maple cashew cream frosting slathered in between (if you want a tutorial on vegan frosting, go here!). Also, these tend to stick better if you put them in the freezer for a while after sandwiching the frosting in between two cookies. This allows the frosting to set up and prevents from major oozing to happen. Take a few minutes to make these and relish the time you spend baking them, it’s well worth it!
Maple Creme Sandwich Cookies
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Description
Maple frosting is sandwiched between two crispy sugar cookies, a perfect decadent vegan sandwich cookie!
Ingredients
- For the cookies:
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 3/4 cup granulated or cane sugar
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2–3 tablespoons non-dairy milk
- For the frosting/filling:
- 1½ cups cashews (soaked for at least 4 hours and drained)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼–1/3 cup non-dairy milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 2 cookie sheets or line with Silpat or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand or hand mixer, mix together coconut oil, maple syrup, granulated sugar, and vanilla until blended. While the mixer is still beating on low to medium, add in the apple cider vinegar, , salt, non dairy milk and baking soda. Add in the all purpose flour, mixing until dough is blended throughout.
- Scoop out by the tablespoon and place on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are dark golden brown, but not burnt.
- For the frosting: In a high powdered blender or food processor, blend all of the ingredients together until combined and smooth. Transfer to a storage container and refrigerate until ready to use.
- To assemble the cookies: After letting the frosting set in the fridge for at least a hour or so, spread on one cookie and place another cookie on top. Place all the sandwiched together cookies on a baking sheet and freeze for at least a few minutes, to let the frosting set.
Sarah | Broma Bakery says
I love when those recipes turn out well. It’s such a feeling of accomplishment. I do a little victory dance in my kitchen! And so should you, because these look amazing!
The Frosted Vegan says
Thanks doll!
Lindsey | Mabel & the Wooden Spoon says
After seeing that so many ladies I adore are reading that book, I’ve got to put it on my list. Then I’m going to make a mess in the kitchen and make these cookies…
The Frosted Vegan says
Yes and yes! It’s so good! I flew through it in a few hours, so it’s a quick read, but it just makes you want to organize everything!
allie says
This sounds awesome!
The Frosted Vegan says
Thank you Allie!
Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says
I LOVE when kitchen experiments turn out well, like these beautiful sandwich cookies! And, ugh, I totally have the case of the Mondays right now. These sandwich cookies are definitely cheering me up though!
The Frosted Vegan says
Cookies on Mondays allll the time!
Julia says
Sounds like I have some Life-Changing Tidying Up to do!! I used to be the same way – 15 minutes early to everything, and now I’m always a few minutes late. This girl has some serious reorg on her horizon.
Unplanned cookies are DE BEST KIND! And I love that these are all maple-y and sandwich-y Bravah, love….bravah!
The Frosted Vegan says
Thanks lady friend!! It just feels so much better to be with it, ya know?
Leah / Freutcake says
Beautiful photography! And now my mouth is watering thinking about these cookies. yum.
The Frosted Vegan says
Ahh thank you Leah!
Kirsten says
Abby,
Thanks for another book to add to my reading list. I came across Who Moved My Cheese at work the other day and zipped through it. I think I’m receptive to self improvement books these days so I may as well read while my mind is open.
These cookies look delicious–I love the flavor of the maple cookies from Trader Joes and would love to make some in between seasons.
Thanks!
The Frosted Vegan says
Ohh I need to read that one!
Trisha says
these look so cute! I love how thin they are. They look crunchy.
Jan says
It’s ok to bring some of those with you next time. They look deeelicious!!
Kristen says
I am a huge fan of cashew cream. I am always tempted to eat the whole batch myself, so it’s a rare treat when I make it. Your cookies sound wonderful.
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Wow, these maple creme sandwich cookies look amazing! They are the perfect sweet treat. I would love to snack on a few for dessert!
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says
Loving that you mixed cashew and maple together! I would eat that creme with a spoon and with no shame. I swear time speeds up as each day goes by and always try to stay on top of the to-do list.
The Frosted Vegan says
No shame, at all!
Michelle@Healthiersteps says
These mouth watering cookies look soy delicious! I haven’t made any sandwich cookies as yet but I plan to do some soon. I love how they look so crispy. I’m feeling like you and hope to get organized.
The Frosted Vegan says
Sandwich cookies are SO the best cookies!
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
I’ve started to fall into some bad habits, too. Just putting things off and then getting smashed with a ton more to do. I won’t put off making these awesome cookies though 😉
The Frosted Vegan says
You shouldn’t! 🙂
Kathryn says
I’m so glad that you’ve enjoyed the book! Like you, I think it’s had a greater impact on me than just on keeping my home tidy and about how I approach my whole life + mindset. These cookies look amazing! I love that creamy maple frosting in between the perfect cookie layers. Total love for these.
The Frosted Vegan says
It is! I love love love the feeling of tidying up and knowing I have less 🙂