Maple Donut Bars
Indulge in the delightful comfort of homemade Maple Donut Bars, a treat that perfectly balances soft texture with rich maple flavor. These bars are not just a dessert; they’re an experience—ideal for breakfast, snacks, or any gathering. With just 10 easy steps, you’ll have a batch of warm, sweet bars that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup maple syrup (for the batter)
- ¼ cup maple syrup (for the glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with maple syrup until smooth.
- Allow the bars to cool for about 10 minutes before glazing them generously.
- Let the glaze set for a few minutes before slicing into squares.
- Serve and enjoy with coffee or fresh fruit!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg