Description

Enjoy a delicious start to your day with these Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars. Combining the warm flavors of cinnamon and pure maple syrup, these bars offer a moist, tender texture and a sweet glaze that mimics classic donut glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack, they are easy to prepare and bake in one dish.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 cup Granulated Sugar
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (freshly ground for best flavor)

Wet Ingredients

2 large Eggs (at room temperature)
1/2 cup Maple Syrup (pure maple syrup recommended)
1/2 cup Milk (whole or non-dairy options allowed)
1/4 cup Butter (melted and slightly cooled)

Glaze

1 cup Powdered Sugar
2 tablespoons Milk (to mix with powdered sugar)

Instructions

Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with greased parchment paper for easy removal after baking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, pure maple syrup, milk, and melted butter together until smooth and fully incorporated.
Mix Batter: Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients just until combined, taking care not to over-mix to keep the bars tender.
Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the bars to cool in the baking dish for about 10 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare Glaze & Drizzle: Mix the powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth to form the glaze. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled bars before serving.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs to allow for better mixing.
Freshly ground cinnamon enhances the flavor, but pre-ground cinnamon can also be used.
You can substitute whole milk with any non-dairy milk like almond or oat milk.
Ensure butter is melted but slightly cooled to avoid cooking the eggs when mixing.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to one week.
Feel free to add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for added texture and flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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