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Irresistible Maple Donut Bars

Soft baked maple donut bars topped with a rich, cozy maple glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

Donut Bars
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Maple Glaze
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1-2 tbsp milk or cream
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Wire rack
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until batter forms.
  5. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
  6. Bake 20–25 minutes until set. Cool completely.
  7. Whisk glaze ingredients and spread over cooled bars.
  8. Let glaze set before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use real maple syrup for best flavor.