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Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars

Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars That Melt in Your Mouth

Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars capture the essence of maple donuts, offering sweetness without frying. Perfect for brunch or snacks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Packed with molasses to deepen flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Provides warmth and spice.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted for even distribution.
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup Imparts authentic maple flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Loosens batter.
  • 1 large Egg For binding.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, lightly greased.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well blended.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter, pure maple syrup, milk, large egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
  5. Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before lifting out to cool completely.
  8. Slice into squares or rectangles and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra sweetness, drizzle a glaze made of powdered sugar and maple syrup over the bars.

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