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Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars

Heavenly Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars for a Cozy Treat

These Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars are a cozy twist on breakfast treats, featuring a rich maple flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar or substitute with a brown sugar alternative
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar for a healthier choice
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan version
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup use darker syrup for more flavor
  • 1/2 cup Milk any plant-based variety works for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional
For the Maple Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar sifted for a smooth glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup same quality as in batter
  • 2 tablespoons Milk almond milk works well
  • a pinch Salt to enhance sweetness

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted unsalted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and large eggs until creamy.
  3. Incorporate pure maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract into the wet mixture.
  4. In another bowl, mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to over-mix.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 22-25 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before removing.
  8. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  9. Drizzle glaze over cooled bars, let it set, and slice into squares to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure eggs are at room temperature and do not overmix the batter.

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