Description
These Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars offer a deliciously tender texture with the warm flavors of cinnamon and pure maple syrup. Perfectly baked to golden perfection and topped with a sweet maple glaze, these bars provide the delightful taste of donuts in an easy-to-make bake, ideal for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup melted butter (cooled)
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Mix dry ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Whisk these together until evenly combined to ensure the flavors are distributed throughout the batter.
- Combine wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until smooth. Add the pure maple syrup, milk, and cooled melted butter, mixing thoroughly until the mixture is uniform and free of lumps.
- Combine wet and dry mixes. Gently pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir carefully until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the texture light and soft.
- Bake the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and glaze. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Drizzle this glaze over the cooled bars for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for a better batter consistency.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk and butter with non-dairy alternatives like almond milk and coconut oil.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the bars soft and tender.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For an extra maple kick, drizzle more pure maple syrup on top of the glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: maple donut bars, baked donut bars, maple glazed bars, soft baked dessert, cinnamon donut bars
