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Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars Recipe

Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars Recipe
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Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars are a delightful treat that combine the warm flavors of cinnamon and pure maple syrup in a tender, cake-like bar. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack, these bars are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and baked to a golden perfection with a sweet glaze drizzle.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole or non-dairy)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter (cooled)

Glaze

  • Powdered sugar (about 1/2 cup)
  • Milk (1-2 tbsp, for glaze consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow for easy removal of the bars.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined, ensuring the leavening and spices are distributed throughout the flour.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the two large room-temperature eggs, pure maple syrup, milk, and cooled melted butter until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful to avoid overmixing to ensure the bars stay soft and tender.
  5. Bake the bars: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and glaze: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a small amount of milk until smooth and drizzle over the cooled bars before serving.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature eggs to ensure better mixing and texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain a soft, cakey texture.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute milk and butter with non-dairy alternatives.
  • Adjust the glaze consistency by adding milk gradually to powdered sugar.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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