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Maple Donut Bars Recipe

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These Maple Donut Bars are a deliciously soft and moist treat with warm spices and a rich maple glaze. Baked in a single pan, they combine the comforting flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pure maple syrup, finished with a smooth maple icing that makes them perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Optional

  • Extra maple syrup for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by greasing it with non-stick spray or lining it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until evenly combined.
  3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, whole milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smooth and well blended.
  4. Combine Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl and gently fold together using a spatula or wooden spoon. Mix just until combined with a few lumps remaining to keep the batter tender.
  5. Pour Batter into Pan: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan using a spatula.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the edges are lightly golden brown.
  7. Cool Bars: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the donut bars to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare Maple Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth. Add more milk gradually to reach a thick but pourable consistency.
  9. Add Maple Flavor: Stir in 2 tablespoons of maple syrup into the glaze for extra depth of flavor.
  10. Glaze the Bars: Once the bars are completely cooled, drizzle the maple glaze evenly over the top using a spoon or small spatula.
  11. Optional Drizzle: For added sweetness and a decorative touch, drizzle extra maple syrup over the glazed bars.
  12. Set the Glaze: Allow the glaze to set for 10-15 minutes before slicing into squares or rectangles for serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the donut bars tender and moist.
  • Using parchment paper makes it easier to lift the bars out of the pan cleanly.
  • Adjust the glaze thickness by adding milk a little at a time; it should be thick but still easily pourable.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use a dairy-free butter alternative.

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