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Maple Donut Bars

maple donut bars recipe made easy at home. Soft, baked donut bars drenched in a rich maple glaze, offering all the cozy flavors of a classic donut in an easy-
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Donut Bars
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg freshly grated if possible
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Maple Glaze
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar sifted
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup Grade A or B, not pancake syrup
  • 2-3 tbsp whole milk or heavy cream as needed for consistency
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
Optional Topping
  • 2-3 tbsp maple sugar or coarse sugar for sprinkling

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the two long sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg until thoroughly combined and no lumps remain.
  3. In a separate medium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk the milk, eggs, melted butter, oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is completely smooth and emulsified.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Using a spatula, gently fold the mixture together until just combined and no dry streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer. Bake for 23-28 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Let the bars cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then, using the parchment overhang, lift the entire slab of bars out of the pan and place it directly on the cooling rack. Let cool completely, about 1 hour.
  7. While the bars cool, make the glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted confectioners' sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Add milk or cream, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach a thick but pourable consistency.
  8. Once the bars are completely cool, pour the maple glaze evenly over the top, using an offset spatula to spread it to the edges. Immediately sprinkle with maple or coarse sugar if using. Allow the glaze to set for 20-30 minutes before slicing into 12 bars.