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Maple Donut Bars Recipe

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These Maple Donut Bars are a delightful twist on classic donuts, baked into easy-to-cut bars with a rich maple glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they combine warm spices with the natural sweetness of maple syrup for a comforting treat everyone will love.

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 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 to ensure easy removal of the bars after baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until evenly combined for a well-balanced spice and leavening mix.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, whole milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup together until smooth and thoroughly blended, creating a flavorful wet mixture.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold the batter together with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined, leaving some lumps to avoid overmixing which can toughen the baked bars.
  5. Fill Baking Pan: Evenly spread the batter into the prepared 9×13 inch baking pan using a spatula, smoothing the surface for uniform baking.
  6. Bake the Bars: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges turn a light golden brown.
  7. Cool Bars: Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
  8. Prepare Maple Glaze: While the bars cool, make the maple glaze by whisking powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk in a medium bowl until smooth. Add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time until the glaze reaches a thick but pourable consistency.
  9. Add Maple Flavor: Stir in 2 tablespoons of maple syrup into the glaze for enhanced maple sweetness and flavor.
  10. Glaze the Bars: Once the donut bars are completely cooled, place them on a serving platter and use a spoon or small spatula to drizzle the maple glaze generously over the top, ensuring an even coating.
  11. Optional Extra Drizzle: For added sweetness and attractive presentation, drizzle extra maple syrup over the glazed bars if desired.
  12. Set the Glaze: Allow the glaze to set for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting the bars into squares or rectangles for serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bars tender and light.
  • Use parchment paper in the baking pan for easy clean-up and removal.
  • The glaze consistency can be adjusted with milk to suit your preference.
  • Extra maple syrup drizzle is optional but adds nice flavor and shine.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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