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Irresistibly Soft Maple Donut Bars Recipe

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These irresistibly soft maple donut bars combine a tender, moist crumb with a sweet maple glaze, making them the perfect treat for breakfast or dessert. Flavored with warm nutmeg and infused with pure maple syrup, these bars are simple to prepare and bake to golden perfection in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (2g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (2g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (1g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (1g)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (56g)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (120ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60g)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (30ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon maple extract (2.5ml)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk, as needed for consistency (15–30ml)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground nutmeg until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color, ensuring proper aeration for a soft texture.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk into the creamed butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful to avoid overmixing to maintain tender bars.
  6. Pour Batter: Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly using a spatula to ensure uniform thickness.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bars are fully cooked.
  8. Cool Bars: Remove from oven and let the bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely, preparing for glazing.
  9. Prepare Glaze: While the bars are cooling, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, maple extract, and milk until smooth and pourable. Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired consistency.
  10. Glaze Bars: Once the bars have completely cooled, spread or drizzle the maple glaze evenly over the top. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving to enjoy the perfect sweet finish.

Notes

  • Room Temperature Storage: Store the bars in an airtight container for up to 2 days to keep them fresh.
  • Refrigeration: Bars can be refrigerated for up to 5 days, but note the glaze may harden slightly when chilled.
  • Freezing: Freeze the bars without the glaze in a sealed bag for up to 1 month. Apply the glaze after thawing for best results.

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