Description
Best Maple Donut Bars – Soft, fluffy bars topped with a rich maple glaze, inspired by classic cabin baking and Minnesota comfort.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon maple extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a 9×13 baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake 18–22 minutes until lightly golden and set.
- Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and maple extract until smooth.
- Spread glaze over warm donut bars.
- Let set before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Best served warm or at room temperature.
- Do not overmix the batter for tender bars.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/24 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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