Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Maple Donut Bars That Taste Just Like Your Favorite Bakery Treat! These soft, cake-like bars are topped with a glossy maple glaze that makes them irresistible. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they combine the rich flavors of maple syrup and vanilla to create a treat everyone will adore. Easy to make and visually appealing, these bars are sure to impress family and friends alike. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a batch that rivals your favorite bakery’s offerings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until smooth.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 22–28 minutes or until golden brown.
- While cooling slightly, prepare the maple glaze by mixing powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk (or cream), and vanilla until smooth.
- Once warm, glaze the bars evenly and allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg