Description

Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars are a delightful treat combining the comforting flavors of cinnamon and pure maple syrup in a light, fluffy bar form. These bars are easy to make and perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, offering a tender texture reminiscent of freshly baked donuts with a natural maple sweetness.

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 on the sides 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 evenly combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter, pure maple syrup, milk, large egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold them together using a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure the bars remain soft and tender.
Transfer to Pan: Evenly spread the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for uniform thickness.
Bake the Bars: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in Pan: Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Then, lift the entire block out using the parchment paper overhang and let it cool completely on the rack.
Slice and Serve: Once fully cooled, cut into desired bar sizes. Serve and enjoy these soft, maple-infused donut bars as a perfect sweet treat or breakfast option.

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the batter to keep the bars soft and light.
You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free alternative.
Storing the bars in an airtight container at room temperature will keep them fresh for up to 3 days.
These bars can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.
Add a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a light glaze for extra sweetness if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 1/9th of recipe)
Calories: 170
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 110mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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