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Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars

Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars for Cozy Mornings and Sweet Snacking

Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars are the perfect treat for mornings and snacks, filled with maple flavor and a sweet glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup avoid imitation syrup
  • 1/2 cup Milk or non-dairy alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup for glaze
  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk or Cream for glaze

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • 8x8-inch baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line or grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
  2. Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a bowl until smooth. Add eggs, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla, and blend well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 22-25 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Let the bars cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes after baking.
  7. Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and a pinch of salt for glaze until smooth.
  8. Once cooled, glaze the bars and let set before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation and avoid overmixing to keep bars fluffy.

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