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Maple Donut Bars: The Ultimate Guide to Baking Delicious Treats Recipe

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These Maple Donut Bars combine the classic flavors of a donut with a convenient bar shape, topped with a luscious maple glaze and optional toppings like nuts or bacon for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Maple Glaze

  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup milk (or more, as needed)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Toppings (Optional)

  • Chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Sprinkles
  • Crumbled bacon

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Whisk for at least 30 seconds to ensure even distribution.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Ensure the melted butter is slightly cooled. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. A few streaks of flour are okay.
  4. Prepare the Baking Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan, or line with parchment paper.
  5. Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  6. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are golden brown.
  7. Cool: Let the donut bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Sift the Powdered Sugar: In a large bowl, sift the powdered sugar to remove any lumps.
  9. Combine Glaze Ingredients: Add the maple syrup, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt to the sifted powdered sugar.
  10. Whisk Until Smooth: Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Adjust milk or powdered sugar for desired consistency.
  11. Glaze the Donut Bars: Once the donut bars are completely cool, pour the maple glaze evenly over the top.
  12. Add Toppings (Optional): Immediately sprinkle with your desired toppings.
  13. Let the Glaze Set: Allow the glaze to set completely before cutting and serving the donut bars (30 minutes to an hour).
  14. Cut and Serve: Cut the donut bars into squares or rectangles and serve.

Notes

  • Let the glaze set completely before cutting (30 minutes to an hour) for best results.

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