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Maple Donut Bars

Delicious Maple Donut Bars That You'll Love to Bake at Home

These Maple Donut Bars are soft, cake-like treats with a glossy maple glaze, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or yogurt/regular milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Glaze
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup use pure
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or Cream adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, greasing it lightly.
  2. Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 22-28 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk in a medium bowl until smooth. Adjust milk as needed for desired glaze thickness.
  6. Let the bars cool for about 10 minutes, then spread the glaze generously over the top while still warm. Cool completely before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 16gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Maple Donut Bars are ideal for breakfast or as an enjoyable snack with coffee or tea.

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