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maple-spice cookie squares with mayonnaise icing

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Private Recipe by
Renée G.
Uptown, AR

The one in the picture was baked in a slightly smaller dish than the recommended 9" x 13" so it's a little thicker. These generally will make a thinner, more cookie like square. Very nice to have a couple with a hot cup of coffee or tea on a frosty morning, or as an afternoon pick-me-up.

(2 ratings)
yield 10 - 15 (depends on size you cut the squares)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For maple-spice cookie squares with mayonnaise icing

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. allspice
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg beaten
  • ICING
  • 2 tbsp. mayonnaise (yup, trust me on this one)
  • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp. maple extract
  • 1 tbsp. water (more or less to get consistency desired)
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • chopped toasted walnuts (optional)

How To Make maple-spice cookie squares with mayonnaise icing

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease and flour a 9” x 13” baking dish; set aside.
  • 2
    Mix first 7 ingredients and turn into prepared baking dish; smooth and press down gently with back of spoon.
  • 3
    Bake for 25 minutes till brown. It will rise slightly and then fall when removed from oven. Set on wire rack.
  • 4
    While this is baking – prepare your icing, by mixing all icing ingredients (except walnuts) together until well blended.
  • 5
    Drizzle/spread on the icing while the bottom layer is still hot. Sprinkle on walnut pieces, if using. Allow to cool, cut into squares and enjoy.
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