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Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars Recipe

Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars Recipe
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Enjoy these Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars, a delightful twist on classic donuts baked into convenient bars. Featuring a tender, cakey texture infused with warm cinnamon and real maple syrup, these bars offer the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or sharing, they’re easy to make and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 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 and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal, and lightly grease the parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until all ingredients are evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter, pure maple syrup, milk, large egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a soft and tender texture in the bars.
  5. Transfer Batter to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with the spatula to create a uniform layer for baking.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and free of wet batter.
  7. Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Using the parchment paper overhang, carefully lift the bars out of the pan and let them cool completely before slicing.
  8. Serve: Once fully cooled, cut the bars into your desired sizes, serve, and enjoy the soft, maple-flavored delight.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the bars soft and tender rather than dense.
  • Use pure maple syrup for the best authentic flavor; imitation syrups will reduce the overall taste quality.
  • Ensure the bars cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • To keep bars fresh longer, consider individually wrapping and freezing them for up to 2 months.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute the milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.

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