Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars
Enjoy fluffy baked bars infused with maple sweetness and cinnamon, perfect for a comforting breakfast or snack with a delicious sweet glaze.
Equipment
- 1 oven
- 1 Mixing bowls
- 1 whisk
- 1 baking dish 8x8 inch recommended
- 1 parchment paper greased for easy removal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon freshly ground recommended
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup milk whole or non-dairy
- 1/4 cup butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking dish with greased parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, maple syrup, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Allow bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar with milk to form glaze and drizzle over cooled bars.
Notes
- Top bars with cinnamon sugar for extra flavor.
- Use fresh ingredients for optimal taste.
- Store bars in an airtight container up to 3 days.