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Maple Donut Bars Recipe

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These Maple Donut Bars are a delightful twist on classic donuts, baked into easy-to-cut bars with a tender crumb and a rich maple glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they combine warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg with the natural sweetness of maple syrup, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a smooth, flavorful glaze.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (for glaze)
  • Extra maple syrup for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until evenly combined.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, whole milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient bowl. Gently fold with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined; lumps remaining are fine—avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
  5. Shape batter in pan: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
  6. Bake the bars: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges turn lightly golden.
  7. Cool the bars: Remove the pan from the oven and let the donut bars cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the glaze: While the bars cool, whisk together powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk in a medium bowl until smooth. Add milk gradually to achieve a thick but pourable consistency.
  9. Add maple syrup to glaze: Stir in 2 tablespoons of maple syrup to the glaze for extra maple flavor.
  10. Glaze the bars: Once the bars are fully cooled, place them on a serving platter. Drizzle the maple glaze over the top evenly with a spoon or spatula.
  11. Optional maple drizzle: For extra sweetness and a beautiful finish, drizzle additional maple syrup over the glazed bars.
  12. Set the glaze: Allow the glaze to set for 10-15 minutes before slicing the bars into squares or rectangles for serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bars tender and light.
  • Use parchment paper in the pan to remove bars easily without sticking.
  • Adjust milk quantity in the glaze to control thickness.
  • Extra maple syrup drizzle adds sweetness but is optional.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

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