Description
These Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars are a delightful treat combining the warm flavors of cinnamon and pure maple syrup with a tender, cakey texture. Perfect for a breakfast snack or a sweet afternoon pick-me-up, these bars are easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal, and lightly grease the parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until thoroughly combined and evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, pure maple syrup, milk, large egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a soft texture in the bars.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and spread it out using the spatula to ensure a uniform thickness.
- Bake the Bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating that the bars are fully baked.
- Cool Bars: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Then, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan and let them cool completely before slicing.
- Slice and Serve: Once cooled, cut the bars into your desired sizes. Serve and enjoy your soft baked maple donut bars!
Notes
- For an extra touch, drizzle additional maple syrup or a simple glaze over the bars after baking.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- You can substitute milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the bars soft and tender.
- These bars freeze well; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 1/9 of recipe)
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: maple donut bars, soft baked bars, maple syrup dessert, cinnamon donut bars, breakfast bars
