Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars
Indulge in the delightful experience of Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars, a perfect treat for breakfast or a sweet snack. These fluffy bars boast rich maple flavor paired with warm spices, offering a comforting taste reminiscent of childhood favorites. With their irresistibly soft texture and a luscious glaze, each bite is a moment of pure joy. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, these versatile bars can be enjoyed plain or enhanced with mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. They are ideal for sharing at gatherings and can even be frozen for future enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 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)
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with maple syrup, milk, and cooled melted butter until smooth.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared dish and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle over cooled bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (about 50g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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