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Maple Donut Bars

Delicious Maple Donut Bars for Your Sweetest Home Treats

Maple Donut Bars are easy homemade delights, soft, moist, and topped with a luscious glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or almond flour for a gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda no substitutes recommended
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder use in tandem with baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt feel free to use sea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg substitute with ground cinnamon if desired
  • 1 cup granulated sugar coconut sugar is a great alternative
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter can be replaced with coconut oil
  • 1 large egg aquafaba (3 tbsp) as a vegan substitute
  • 0.5 cups buttermilk mix milk with vinegar as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure if possible
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar no substitutes recommended
  • 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup can swap with honey
  • 0.5 teaspoons maple extract optional for less intensity
  • to taste milk use any type, including non-dairy alternatives

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • 8×8-inch baking pan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until well incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let the bars cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Whisk together the glaze ingredients and adjust milk to achieve desired consistency.
  10. Glaze the cooled bars and allow the glaze to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Tips: Avoid overmixing for tender bars, use accurate measurements, check baking around 18 minutes, and adjust glaze thickness as needed.

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