Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars, a perfect blend of moist texture and rich maple flavor. These easy-to-make bars are ideal for any occasion, whether you’re treating yourself to a sweet snack or serving them at brunch. With just 15 minutes of preparation, you can whip up these tasty treats using simple pantry ingredients. The result is a soft and fluffy dessert that everyone will love. Elevate your serving experience with a drizzle of maple glaze or pair them with fresh fruit for a refreshing twist. Try these decadent bars today and savor the irresistible taste of homemade comfort!
Ingredients
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- 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
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients: flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: melted butter, maple syrup, milk, egg, and vanilla extract; whisk until blended.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow cooling on a wire rack before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg