Description
Creating these delightful Maple Donut Bars is simple if you follow these steps.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup pure maple syrup (for the batter)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for the glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (for the glaze)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for the glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare Glaze: While cooling, mix the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk in a bowl until smooth.
- Glaze Bars: Once the bars have cooled slightly, pour the glaze over the top and spread it evenly.
- Slice and Serve: Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes, then slice the bars into squares. By following these steps, you’ll create delicious Maple Donut Bars that are sure to impress anyone!
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to maintain a light texture.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg