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Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars Recipe

Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars Recipe
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Enjoy the deliciously soft and sweet Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars, an easy-to-make treat with rich maple flavor and warm cinnamon spice. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these bars combine the comforting taste of classic donuts into a convenient, bakery-style square that’s both delightful and satisfying.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal and lightly grease the parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until fully combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter, pure maple syrup, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogenous.
  4. Mix Batter: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars soft and tender.
  5. Prepare to Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the surface with a spatula for uniform thickness.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool Bars: Remove from oven and let the bars cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Use the parchment overhang to lift them out of the pan and transfer to the rack to cool completely.
  8. Slice and Serve: Once cooled, cut the baked bars into desired sizes. Serve fresh and enjoy the soft, maple-laced deliciousness!

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain the soft and tender texture of the bars.
  • Using parchment paper with an overhang makes it easier to remove the bars from the baking pan without breaking.
  • You can substitute milk with a dairy-free alternative for a lactose-free version.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Reheat bars briefly in the microwave for a warm treat reminiscent of fresh donuts.

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