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Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars

A delightful fusion of fluffy texture and rich maple essence, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour This forms the base of your donut bars, providing structure and density.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar This adds sweetness and helps create a lovely texture.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Packed brown sugar enhances the flavor with its molasses notes.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda This leavening agent helps the bars rise and become fluffy.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder A second leavening agent to ensure the bars have a light texture.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness and enhances the overall flavor profile.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth and spice that complements the maple flavor beautifully.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, melted Provides richness and moisture to your bars.
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup Infuses a deep, authentic maple flavor that is essential in these bars.
  • 1/4 cup Milk Keeps the batter moist while contributing to a tender crumb.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder, helping hold everything together while adding moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the flavor profile with its sweet aroma and taste.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring there’s some overhang for easier removal later. Lightly grease the parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. 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.
  3. In another mixing bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, pure maple syrup, milk, large egg, and vanilla extract until everything is well blended.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl containing dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined—be careful not to overmix as this can lead to denser bars instead of soft ones.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

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