Maple Donut Bars Recipe
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.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk, as needed for consistency (15–30ml)
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan with parchment paper or grease.
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the creamed mixture.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Bake: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Cool and glaze: Let bars cool, then mix powdered sugar, maple syrup, maple extract, and milk for the glaze. Spread over the bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Maple Donut Bars, Donut Recipe, Maple Glaze, Breakfast Treat