Description
Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of maple syrup and warm cinnamon in a soft, cake-like texture. Perfect as a breakfast snack or a sweet indulgence any time of the day, these bars are easy to make and bake in just one pan.
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: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal and lightly grease the parchment.
- 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 well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter, pure maple syrup, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Blend Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender and soft.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with the spatula for uniform thickness.
- Bake: 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 Bars: Let the bars cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Then, lift them out using the parchment overhang and let them cool completely before slicing.
- Serve: Cut into desired bar sizes, serve fresh, and enjoy the soft, maple-flavored goodness.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for the best authentic flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain the soft texture.
- Make sure to line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars.
- These bars store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and butter with a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (assuming 10 bars)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: maple bars, baked donut bars, soft maple bars, breakfast bars, maple dessert
