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Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars Recipe

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These Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars are a delightful treat featuring a moist, tender crumb flavored with warm cinnamon and pure maple syrup. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these bars combine the classic taste of donuts into an easy-to-make baked square that can be drizzled with a sweet glaze for extra indulgence.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole or non-dairy)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter (cooled)

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish thoroughly and line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars after baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined, ensuring even distribution of raising agents and spices.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the room temperature eggs with pure maple syrup, milk, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and homogenous, which will help create a tender texture in the bars.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the bars tough.
  5. Bake the Bars: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Glaze: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes on a cooling rack. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm bars before cutting into squares to serve.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and texture.
  • The bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • For a vegan option, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use non-dairy milk and butter alternatives.
  • Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the bars soft and tender.
  • The glaze sweetness can be adjusted by adding more or less powdered sugar based on your preference.

Keywords: maple donut bars, soft baked donut bars, maple syrup dessert, cinnamon dessert bars, breakfast bars

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