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Baked Maple Donut Bars

Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars That Melt in Your Mouth

These Baked Maple Donut Bars are a delight with their tender texture and glossy maple glaze, making them perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can swap with a gluten-free blend
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Or 3/4 cup milk with 3/4 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk/Water To adjust consistency

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
  3. Cream the softened butter and light brown sugar using an electric mixer for 3–4 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until smooth.
  5. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  6. Gently fold in the pure maple syrup until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour and spread the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes and check doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and maple syrup, adding milk or water as needed.
  10. Cool the bars in the baking dish for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. Drizzle the cooled bars with the maple glaze.
  12. Slice and serve the bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars are perfect for breakfast or as snacks throughout the day. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness. They can last up to 3 days at room temperature or 5 days in the fridge.

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