Description
Indulge in the irresistible softness of these baked maple donut bars. These bars are a delightful fusion of traditional donut flavors with the convenience of a simple baked treat.
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)
- For glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar + 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, maple syrup, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared dish, spread evenly, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Glaze: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Mix powdered sugar with milk to make the glaze, and drizzle over the cooled bars.
Notes
- You can add a sprinkle of cinnamon or chopped nuts on top of the glaze for extra flavor.
- These bars are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: soft baked maple donut bars, maple syrup dessert, baked donut recipe
