Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars
Delightful, moist, and easy-to-make donut bars featuring the classic flavors of maple syrup and cinnamon.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon freshly ground is best for full flavor
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large Eggs at room temperature
- 1/2 cup Maple Syrup pure maple syrup is highly recommended
- 1/2 cup Milk you can use whole milk or a non-dairy alternative
- 1/4 cup Butter melted and slightly cooled
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar for the glaze
- 2 tablespoons Milk to mix with the powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs until light and frothy. Add the maple syrup, milk, and melted butter, mixing until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on it to avoid overbaking.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Glazing & Serving
- In a small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar with the milk until smooth.
- Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top of the bars.
- Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before cutting the bars into squares.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, use high-quality maple syrup. Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing. Don't overmix batter for a lighter texture.