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Maple Donut Bars

Delightful Maple Donut Bars with a crispy exterior, soft interior, and rich maple glaze, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons 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 milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Whisk together until well incorporated.
  3. In another bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until blended well.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
Baking
  1. Place the pan in your preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. While the bars cool, whisk together the maple syrup and powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth for the glaze.
  3. Once the bars are cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.
Serving
  1. Cut into bars, serve, and enjoy the delightful taste of homemade Maple Donut Bars!

Notes

For variations, substitute coconut oil for butter or almond milk for regular milk. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for a week, or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, microwave for 10-15 seconds or warm in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes.