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Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars Recipe

Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars Recipe
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Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars offer a tender, moist cake-like texture infused with natural maple syrup sweetness. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, these bars are easy to make, customizable, and bring all the comforting flavors of maple glazed donuts without frying.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch or 8×8 inch rectangular baking pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars once baked.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon (if using), and salt to evenly distribute leavening agents and spices.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs with brown sugar until smooth and slightly fluffy. Add the melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined.
  4. Incorporate Dry with Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined, leaving a few lumps to keep the bars tender and avoid toughness.
  5. Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Cool and Slice: Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or rectangles. This allows them to firm up while maintaining their soft texture.

Notes

  • Use 100% pure maple syrup for the best authentic flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep bars tender and light.
  • Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate baking temperature.
  • Use room temperature eggs and butter for smoother mixing and better texture.
  • Allow bars to fully cool before cutting to prevent crumbling.

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Keywords: maple donut bars, maple baked bars, breakfast bars, soft baked donuts, maple dessert

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