For maple lovers everywhere! These maple desserts all have one thing in common - maple is the star of the show. From maple cookies to cinnamon rolls and fudge, we've got you covered!
Ways to Add Maple Flavor:
I live for maple desserts - syrup or the extract, I love it all. There's just something cozy, fall-ish, and undeniably sweet about it.
It pairs well with autumn flavors like pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, and caramel.
There's two ways to add maple flavor to your favorite recipes! I prefer to double up with both. Keep in mind, these ingredients are NOT interchangeable.
- Maple syrup - Adds a subtle maple flavor to desserts! Swap part of the sugar with maple syrup in your favorite recipes.
- Maple extract - For a bold maple flavor use maple extract. You can find it at any well-stocked grocery store or on Amazon. A little goes a long way and you can always add more!
You can add both of these ingredients to cookies, cakes, frostings, pancakes, and more!
Maple Dessert Recipes:
1. Maple Cookies
These maple cookies have it all - soft and chewy middles, nutty pecans, and perfectly balanced maple sweetness!
It's your favorite cookie with an autumn-inspired makeover! The only thing to make these better is a cozy sweater and a cup of hot coffee.
2. Maple Walnut Fudge
This maple walnut fudge is the perfect dessert in a pinch. White chocolate, crunchy nuts, and maple combine to make this irresistible sweet treat.
It's super simple and you don't even need a thermometer or special equipment. Only 15 minutes of hands-on time!
3. Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
These pumpkin cinnamon rolls with maple cream cheese frosting are irresistibly decadent. Pumpkin dough is filled with a pumpkin spiced swirl and topped with a sweet maple frosting!
Just the thing to make Christmas morning super special. Or any morning, for that matter.
4. Apple Butter Bars with Maple Glaze
These decadent blondies feature an apple butter swirl on top, chewy bits of candied ginger, and a sweet maple glaze!
They're the perfect treat for fall.
5. Pull Apart Sticky Buns
These easy sticky buns are one of the quickest solutions for an ooey-gooey breakfast treat.
They taste like homemade sticky buns, but they're prepared with canned buttermilk biscuits. No thermometers or yeast necessary!
6. Maple Bacon Cupcakes with Maple Bacon Frosting
These maple bacon cupcakes make an irresistible sweet and savory combo!
Light and fluffy cupcakes get topped with a maple cream cheese frosting and candied bacon. For bacon lovers everywhere!
7. Maple Syrup Pie
Discover the bliss of maple pie with this rich, flavorful dessert that's a crowd-pleaser. An effortless delight bursting with sweet, comforting goodness!
It features a molasses-like flavor and tastes amazing with maple whipped cream and vanilla ice cream!
8. Maple Walnut Cake
A moist and dense walnut pound cake with a hefty dose of ground nuts and maple syrup in the batter. A match made in dessert heaven.
This bundt cake is a simple recipe that can be made ahead and frozen.
9. Grandma's Molasses Cookies with Maple Glaze
These cookies are super chewy and soft, filled with tons of spices - cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice!
They're dipped in a sweet maple glaze, perfect for topping with gold sugar or sprinkles.
10. Maple Date Bars
These Maple-Date Bars are loaded with fabulous flavor. They feature a homemade date and maple jam filling with a buttery crumb crust.
They're a simple sweet treat, breakfast bite, or afternoon snack. My kiddos love them!
11. Whipped Cinnamon Maple Butter
Whipped maple butter comes together in a snap and it tastes like sweet maple and cinnamon.
Slather this butter on banana bread, roasted sweet potatoes, muffins, biscuits, or pancakes!
12. Glazed Maple Donuts
Glazed maple donuts are soft, cakey, and SUPER easy!
Made with a boxed cake mix, this simple donut recipe is great for little bakers who want to help. Just mix, pipe, and bake!
13. Tahini Maple Cookies
If you're looking for a delicious cookie with wholesome ingredients, these tahini maple cookies are just the thing!
All you need is tahini, maple syrup, and baking powder.
14. Mapledoodles
A fall twist on the classic snickerdoodle! These maple cookies are flavored with maple extract and rolled in sugar.
You won't be able to stop at just one!
15. Maple Chiffon Cake
This maple chiffon cake is light and moist with the perfect amount of maple flavor! Serve with powdered sugar and whipped cream.
It has a soft texture, with a rich taste like butter cake.
16. Gluten-Free Maple Bourbon Cake
Soft, light, and full of sweet maple flavor, this gluten-free maple bourbon cake is paired with a cozy whipped maple bourbon frosting.
Completed with sweet and salty candied mixed nuts, it’s the perfect treat for any special occasion.
17. Maple Creme Brulee
This fall-inspired version features a maple crème brûlée topped with sweet and salty pecans.
It's the perfect gluten-free dessert!
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