Description
Enjoy these soft baked maple donut bars that combine the warm flavors of cinnamon and pure maple syrup in a moist, tender treat. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, these bars are easy to make and irresistibly delicious with a soft crumb texture reminiscent of your favorite donut.
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 and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal, then lightly grease the parchment to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, pure maple syrup, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and blended.
- Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain softness in the bars.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Slice: Let the bars cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars from the pan and allow them to cool completely before cutting into desired sizes.
- Serve: Once cooled, cut into bars, serve, and enjoy your soft baked maple donut bars!
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bars soft and tender.
- Use pure maple syrup for the best natural flavor.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing to maintain clean cuts.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These bars can be lightly warmed before serving for an extra comforting treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (based on 9 bars per batch)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: maple donut bars, soft baked bars, cinnamon maple dessert, breakfast bars, easy baked treats
