Maple Donut Bars: 9 Irresistibly Soft Recipes to Try
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Delight in Soft Maple Donut Bars for Your Perfect Morning.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- ½ cup Unsalted butter
- 1 large Egg
- ½ cup Buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- ¼ cup Maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon Maple extract (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the oven for 18–20 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- In a bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients until smooth, adjusting milk for desired consistency.
- Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the bars and let it set before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
- Ensure baking soda is fresh for maximum effectiveness.
- Check the expiration date of baking powder for optimal results.
- A pinch of sea salt can elevate the taste.
- Cinnamon can be used for a different flavor profile.
- Brown sugar can provide a richer flavor.
- Use vegan butter or coconut oil as a substitute for butter.
- Omit the egg or replace with a flax egg for a vegan version.
- Substitute buttermilk with plant-based milk mixed with vinegar for a vegan option.
- Use pure vanilla extract for best results.
- Can substitute powdered sugar with a sugar alternative for a lower-calorie option.
- Agave syrup can be used as a substitute for maple syrup.
- Maple extract can be omitted in favor of more syrup.
- Plant-based milk can be used for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg