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Maple Donut Bars Recipe

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These Maple Donut Bars are a delightful twist on traditional donuts, baked into a convenient bar form. Featuring a tender, spiced cake base infused with rich maple syrup, and topped with a sweet maple glaze, these bars offer all the comforting flavors of a maple donut in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of the day.

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

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • Extra maple syrup for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: 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 they are well mixed.
  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 Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixture together using a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine.
  5. Transfer Batter to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly 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. The edges should be lightly golden.
  7. Cool the Bars: Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow the donut bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare Maple Glaze: While the bars are cooling, combine powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  9. Adjust Glaze Consistency: Add more milk a little at a time until you reach a glaze consistency thick enough to coat the back of a spoon but still pourable.
  10. Add Maple Syrup to Glaze: Stir in an additional 2 tablespoons of maple syrup for extra flavor.
  11. Glaze the Bars: Once the bars are completely cooled, place them on a serving platter or cutting board and drizzle the maple glaze generously over the top with a spoon or small spatula.
  12. Optional Extra Drizzle: If desired, drizzle a little extra maple syrup over the glazed bars for added sweetness and presentation.
  13. Set the Glaze: Allow the glaze to set for about 10-15 minutes before slicing the bars into squares or rectangles for serving.

Notes

  • For best results, do not overmix the batter to keep the bars tender and moist.
  • You can substitute whole milk with any milk alternative if desired.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Reheat briefly before serving to enjoy the moist texture and warm maple flavors.
  • Feel free to sprinkle some chopped nuts or shredded coconut on top of the glaze for extra texture.

Keywords: Maple Donut Bars, maple glazed bars, baked donut bars, spiced maple bars, easy breakfast bars

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