Maple Cookies with Maple Icing

For the Cookies:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
For the Maple Icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1-2 tablespoons milk

Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugar:

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add Wet Ingredients:

Beat in the maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Form Dough Balls:

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake:

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are lightly golden brown.

Cool:

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.