Maple Donut Bars: 10 Easy Steps to Soft, Sweet Perfection
Indulge in the delightful comfort of Maple Donut Bars, a sweet treat that brings the warmth of home baking to your kitchen! These bars are soft, tender, and topped with a luscious maple glaze that adds just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, they are easy to make and incredibly satisfying. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or pair them with coffee for a cozy afternoon snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 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
- ¼ cup maple syrup (for batter)
- ¼ cup maple syrup (for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and maple syrup until smooth.
- Allow bars to cool slightly before glazing them with the maple mixture.
- Slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg