
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 - GOLDEN VALLEY (+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
Shop Ingredients
Makes 15 servings

Hope Creamery Unsalted Butter, 1 Pound
$10.99$10.99/lb

Crystal Light Brown Sugar, 2 Pound
$3.79$1.90/lb

L&B Pure Maple Syrup, 8 Ounce
$5.79$0.72/oz

L&B Organic Pure Vanilla Extract, 2 Ounce
$7.99$4.00/oz

Vital Farms Organic Restorative Large Eggs, 12 Each
$9.99$0.83 each

Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour, 5 Pound
$5.49$1.10/lb

L&B Ground Korintje Cinnamon, 2.4 Ounce
$7.49$3.12/oz

Morton Fine Sea Salt, 17.6 Ounce
$4.89$0.28/oz

Our Family Baking Soda, 16 Ounce
$1.19$0.07/oz

Quaker Old Fashioned Oats, 18 Ounce
$5.69$0.32/oz

Hope Creamery Unsalted Butter, 1 Pound
$10.99$10.99/lb

Our Family Powdered Sugar, 2 Pound
$3.39$1.70/lb

McCormick Maple Extract, 1 Ounce
$3.99$3.99/oz
Not Available

L&B Classic Whole Milk, 0.5 Gallon
$2.49$4.98/gal
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!