Description
These homemade maple donut bars are soft, cake-like treats baked in bar form and topped with a rich maple glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack, they offer all the indulgence of a donut with none of the frying.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (for glaze)
- 1-2 tbsp milk or cream (for glaze)
- Pinch of salt (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the milk, eggs, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the bars cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk or cream, and a pinch of salt to make the glaze.
- Spread the glaze over the warm bars, allowing it to drip slightly over the edges.
- Let the glaze set before cutting the bars into squares or rectangles.
Notes
- Use pure grade A maple syrup for the best flavor.
- Bars can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for 5 days.
- Microwave for 10–15 seconds or warm in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes to refresh.
- Optional add-ins: cinnamon, pumpkin spice, chopped nuts, or maple butter swirl.
- To freeze, flash-freeze bars, then transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
