Description
Enjoy these delicious baked maple donut bars. They are easy to make and perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Maple Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2–4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- For the Maple Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Pour glaze over cooled donut bars and let set before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of melted butter.
- You can add chopped nuts or sprinkles on top of the glaze for extra decoration.
- Store leftover donut bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg