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Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars Recipe

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These Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars are a delightful treat combining the rich flavors of maple syrup with a tender, cake-like texture. Perfectly soft and moist, these bars are topped with a sweet maple glaze that enhances their natural sweetness, making them an ideal breakfast snack or dessert for maple lovers.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (for glaze)

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup (120ml) maple syrup
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) maple syrup (for glaze)
  • 1–2 tbsp (15-30ml) milk (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Set aside for later use.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a larger bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. This process aerates the batter for a lighter texture.
  4. Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add the eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract to incorporate moisture and flavor.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing and toughening the dough.
  6. Transfer and Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool the Bars: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  8. Prepare the Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth. Adjust the milk quantity to achieve desired glaze consistency.
  9. Glaze the Bars: Spread or drizzle the maple glaze evenly over the cooled bars. Let the glaze set for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the bars soft and tender.
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal of bars from the pan.
  • Adjust the glaze milk amount to get a thicker or thinner consistency depending on preference.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For a vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based margarine and eggs with flax eggs.

Keywords: maple donut bars, soft baked bars, maple glaze, breakfast bars, easy dessert, homemade donut bars

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