
Maple Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies
If you’re looking for a fall treat that doesn’t involve pumpkin or apples, but still has those warm cozy spices, these Maple Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies are just the thing!
Twin Cities food blogger greens & chocolate
Twin Cities food blogger greens & chocolate
Recipe - ST. LOUIS PARK (+Wines & Spirits)

Maple Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies
Prep Time150 Minutes
Servings15
Cook Time15 Minutes
Ingredients
FOR THE Cookies: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 ½ cups brown sugar
½ cup grade B maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
3 ½ cups old fashioned oats
FOR THE BUTTERCREAM: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon maple extract
Dash of salt
4 tablespoons milk
Directions
- TO MAKE THE COOKIES: In a large mixing bowl beat together the butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until well combined, about 2 minutes.
- Add the maple syrup and vanilla extract and beat to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating until combined.
- Add the flour, cinnamon, salt and baking soda and beat until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the oats and mix until well combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat the oven to 350º degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Portion the dough into 2-tablespoon scoops and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets, bake until golden, about 14 to 16 minutes.
- Let cool for about 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- TO MAKE THE MAPLE BUTTERCREAM: In a large bowl, beat together the butter and powdered sugar until combined.
- Add the maple extract and a dash of salt, and beat until combined.
- Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is met.
- TO ASSEMBLE THE COOKIES: Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of buttercream on ½ of the oatmeal cookies and then top with another cookie.
- Store in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days. Enjoy!
150 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15
Servings
Directions
- TO MAKE THE COOKIES: In a large mixing bowl beat together the butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until well combined, about 2 minutes.
- Add the maple syrup and vanilla extract and beat to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating until combined.
- Add the flour, cinnamon, salt and baking soda and beat until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the oats and mix until well combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat the oven to 350º degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Portion the dough into 2-tablespoon scoops and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets, bake until golden, about 14 to 16 minutes.
- Let cool for about 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- TO MAKE THE MAPLE BUTTERCREAM: In a large bowl, beat together the butter and powdered sugar until combined.
- Add the maple extract and a dash of salt, and beat until combined.
- Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is met.
- TO ASSEMBLE THE COOKIES: Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of buttercream on ½ of the oatmeal cookies and then top with another cookie.
- Store in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days. Enjoy!