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Maple Donut Bars

Warm and Cozy Maple Donut Bars for Sweet Mornings

These Maple Donut Bars offer a sweet and lighter baked alternative to traditional donuts, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 large Large Egg
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon Maple Extract optional
  • 2 tablespoons Milk optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan.
  2. Sift together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  3. Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until combined.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  9. Whisk together the glaze ingredients until smooth.
  10. Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled bars before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing and check your oven temperature for accuracy.

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