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Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars Recipe

Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars Recipe

  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Yield: 9-12 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars are moist, tender bars infused with rich maple syrup flavor and a warm cinnamon undertone. Perfect as a comforting breakfast, snack, or dessert, these easy-to-make bars deliver the classic taste of maple donuts without frying. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, they’re accessible for all skill levels and easily customizable with mix-ins or toppings.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Baking Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. This ensures your bars bake evenly and come out in perfect squares.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Combining these first guarantees even distribution of the leavening agents and spices throughout the batter.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer or by hand, beat the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup together until smooth and fluffy. This step infuses your batter with incredible maple sweetness and a delicate, rich texture.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract. This helps bind the mixture and adds extra flavor depth that makes every bite irresistible.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix just until combined — overmixing can toughen the bars. Your batter should be smooth and slightly thick.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top spots a golden brown hue.
  7. Cool and Slice: Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. Cooling allows them to set fully and makes cutting cleaner and easier.

Notes

  • Use pure maple syrup for the best authentic flavor.
  • Mix ingredients until just combined to keep the bars tender and soft.
  • Use room temperature eggs and butter for smoother blending and fluffier texture.
  • Start testing for doneness around 22 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  • Allow bars to cool fully before slicing for cleaner cuts and better texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (if cut into 9)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 130mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: maple donut bars, soft baked bars, maple syrup dessert, easy breakfast bars, maple snack, baked donut bars

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