Maple Donut Bars
These soft and flavorful maple donut bars are incredibly simple to make, perfect for any occasion from breakfast to dessert.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Icing
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for icing, optional
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup for icing, optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; you want the batter to remain light and fluffy.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Icing (Optional)
- If you wish to add an icing, whisk powdered sugar with maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled donut bars.
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Notes
These bars can be served warm with butter, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with a drizzle of icing. They pair wonderfully with coffee or tea and can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to a week.