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Maple Donut Bars Recipe

Maple Donut Bars Recipe
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Deliciously soft and moist Maple Donut Bars feature a tender cake base infused with pure maple syrup and topped with a sweet maple glaze. These easy-to-make bars are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack, combining classic donut flavors in a convenient bar form.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter (cooled)
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (plus more for glazing)

Glaze

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • Maple syrup (enough to reach desired consistency for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars after baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until they are well combined and evenly mixed.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend the milk, eggs, melted butter, and maple syrup by whisking until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
  4. Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if the batter has a few lumps.
  5. Spread Batter: Evenly spread the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing out the top to ensure uniform thickness.
  6. Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Your kitchen will fill with a lovely maple aroma.
  7. Cool: Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish before moving on to glazing to prevent melting.
  8. Prepare Glaze: Whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and enough maple syrup to create a smooth glaze with your preferred consistency.
  9. Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the maple glaze over the cooled bars, slice into approximately 12 bars, and serve to enjoy the classic donut flavor in a bar form.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of cinnamon or a splash of vanilla extract to the batter.
  • Optional additions like chopped nuts or chocolate chips can make the bars even more delicious.
  • These bars freeze well. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
  • Use whole milk for a richer texture, but 2% milk works well too.
  • Ensure bars cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.

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