# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1/2 cup maple syrup
→ Maple Glaze
12 - 1 cup powdered sugar
13 - 1-2 tablespoons milk
14 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
→ For Serving (Optional)
15 - Extra maple syrup for drizzling
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, whole milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold together with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix to maintain tender texture.
05 - Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
06 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are lightly golden.
07 - Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
08 - Whisk together powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth. Add additional milk as needed to reach a thick but pourable consistency. Stir in maple syrup.
09 - Once bars are completely cool, drizzle the maple glaze evenly over the top using a spoon or piping bag for controlled application.
10 - For added sweetness and presentation, drizzle extra maple syrup over the glazed bars.
11 - Allow glaze to set for 10-15 minutes at room temperature, then slice into 12-16 bars using a sharp knife.
