Description
Soft, fluffy maple donut bars baked until golden and topped with a smooth maple glaze. They have that cozy bakery-style flavor with a tender crumb and a sweet maple finish that makes them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a rectangular baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the whole milk, melted butter, 1/4 cup maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the center is set.
- Let the bars cool slightly in the pan.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth.
- Spread the glaze over the slightly cooled bars.
- Let the glaze set, then slice into bars and serve.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter or the bars may turn dense instead of soft and fluffy.
- Let the bars cool slightly before glazing so the glaze stays on top instead of melting away.
- For a stronger maple flavor, add a small splash of maple extract to the glaze.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
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