Maple Donut Bars: 10 Easy Steps to Soft, Sweet Perfection
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Maple Donut Bars: 10 Easy Steps to Soft, Sweet Perfection. These tender bars are infused with rich maple syrup and warm spices, offering a comforting treat that fills your home with an inviting aroma. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet afternoon snack, these donut bars are easy to prepare and sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup maple syrup (for the batter)
- ¼ cup maple syrup (for the glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, mix powdered sugar with maple syrup for glaze.
- Cool the baked bars for about 10 minutes in the pan.
- Drizzle glaze over slightly cooled bars and let set.
- Slice into squares and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg