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Easy Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars

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These Easy Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars offer a delightful twist on classic donuts with a rich maple flavor and a tender texture, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a large bowl.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the maple syrup and extracts.
  5. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 22-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the bars for 15-20 minutes and make the glaze by whisking together the glaze ingredients.
  9. Pour the glaze over the bars while they are warm.

Notes

These bars can be made one day ahead; glaze just before serving. You can also customize with mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips.

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