Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Donut Bars with Brown Butter Maple Vanilla Bean Glaze. These soft, fluffy bars are the perfect treat for any occasion, from brunch gatherings to cozy weekend mornings. With a tender crumb and a rich, decadent glaze, every bite brings a comforting sweetness that will impress your friends and family. Easy to make with common ingredients, these donut bars invite you to create cherished memories in your kitchen. Customize the glaze to your liking for an extra touch of personalization.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for glaze)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 1–2 tbsp milk (for thinning, as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs one at a time and vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry mixture and buttermilk; mix until just combined.
- Spread batter in the prepared pan and bake for 22–25 minutes. Cool completely before glazing.
- For the glaze, melt butter in a saucepan until golden brown; whisk in powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla bean paste until smooth.
- Pour the warm glaze over cooled bars and let set before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg