Maple Donut Bars: 10 Easy Steps to Soft, Sweet Perfection
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Maple Donut Bars. With their soft and fluffy texture, these delicious treats are perfectly sweetened with rich maple syrup, making them ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful afternoon snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 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
- ½ cup maple syrup (¼ cup for batter and ¼ cup for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden; toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with remaining maple syrup until smooth.
- Let bars cool before drizzling with glaze.
- Slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg