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Maple Donut Bars Recipe

Maple Donut Bars Recipe

5.1 from 13 reviews

These Maple Donut Bars are a delightful treat that perfectly blends the flavors of maple and nutmeg. Soft, tender, and glazed to perfection, these bars are a must-try for any sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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For the Donut Bars:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (2g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (2g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (1g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (1g)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (56g)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (120ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)

For the Maple Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60g)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (30ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon maple extract (2.5ml)
  • 12 tablespoons milk, as needed for consistency (15–30ml)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan with parchment paper or grease.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the creamed mixture.
  5. Combine mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Bake: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 18–20 minutes.
  7. Cool and glaze: Let bars cool, then mix powdered sugar, maple syrup, maple extract, and milk for the glaze. Spread over the bars.

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Keywords: Maple Donut Bars, Donut Recipe, Maple Glaze, Breakfast Treat