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Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars Recipe

Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars Recipe
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These Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars are a delightful treat featuring a tender, cake-like texture infused with warm cinnamon and rich maple syrup flavors. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they offer the nostalgic taste of maple donuts in convenient bar form.

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

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal, and lightly grease the parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until thoroughly combined.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk melted unsalted butter, pure maple syrup, milk, a large egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  4. Mix wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently using a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a soft texture in the bars.
  5. Prepare to bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly using the spatula to ensure uniform thickness.
  6. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bars tender and soft.
  • Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor; imitation syrups won’t provide the same depth.
  • You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free option.
  • Let the bars cool completely in the pan before lifting them out with the parchment paper to avoid breaking.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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Keywords: maple donut bars, soft baked bars, maple syrup dessert, breakfast bars, cinnamon maple bars, homemade donut bars

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