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Maple Donut Bars Recipe

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Delight in these moist and fluffy Maple Donut Bars, combining warm spices with a rich maple glaze for a sweet, comforting treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup

Maple Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Optional

  • Extra maple syrup for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Whisk these dry ingredients together until well combined.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, whole milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the batter light with some lumps.
  5. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, evenly spreading it with a spatula.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and edges are lightly golden.
  7. Cool Bars: Remove the pan from the oven and let the donut bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare Maple Glaze: While bars cool, whisk together powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk in a medium bowl until smooth. Add more milk gradually to reach a thick but pourable consistency.
  9. Add Maple Syrup to Glaze: Stir in 2 tablespoons of maple syrup to the glaze for enhanced flavor.
  10. Glaze Bars: Once the bars are fully cooled, place them on a serving platter and drizzle the maple glaze evenly over the top using a spoon or small spatula.
  11. Optional Drizzle: For extra sweetness and visual appeal, drizzle additional maple syrup over the glazed bars if desired.
  12. Set Glaze: Allow the glaze to set for 10-15 minutes before slicing the bars into squares or rectangles for serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender texture.
  • Use parchment paper to make removal and cleanup easier.
  • Let the bars cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
  • Adjust milk amount in glaze to achieve desired thickness.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Keywords: maple donut bars, maple glazed bars, baked donut bars, sweet treat, breakfast bars

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