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Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars Recipe

Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars Recipe

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These Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars are a delightful treat that brings together the warmth of cinnamon and the sweetness of maple syrup in a soft, cake-like bar. Topped with a simple glaze, these bars are perfect for breakfast or as a snack with your favorite hot beverage.

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)

For Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, maple syrup, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Blend Wet and Dry: Gently combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared dish, spread evenly, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Glaze: Let the bars cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Mix powdered sugar with milk for the glaze, and drizzle over the cooled bars.

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Keywords: Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars, Maple Bars, Baked Donuts, Breakfast Bars, Dessert Recipe