Maple Donut Bars | Soft Sweet Glazed Homemade Dessert Recipe
Experience bakery-style maple donut bars at home! These soft, sweet, glazed delights are baked to perfection with simple ingredients like butter and flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
- Granulated sugar: ½ cup
- Baking powder: 1 ½ teaspoons
- Unsalted butter: ½ cup (1 stick), softened
- Large egg: 1
- Whole milk: ½ cup
- Pure maple syrup: ½ cup
- Powdered sugar: 1 ½ cups
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch or 9×9 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 2: Beat in the large egg until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the ½ cup whole milk, mixing until just combined and smooth.
- Step 3: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are golden brown. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Step 4: While the bars cool, prepare the maple glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, ¼ cup of the pure maple syrup, and 2-3 tablespoons of milk (start with 2 and add more if needed) until smooth and pourable.
- Step 5: Once the bars are completely cooled, pour the maple glaze evenly over the top, spreading to cover the surface. Let the glaze set for at least 15-20 minutes before cutting the bars into squares and serving.
Notes
- Keep your delicious Maple Donut Bars fresh by storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate if you prefer them chilled for a slightly firmer glaze.
- If you crave that fresh-baked warmth, gently reheat a single bar in the microwave for just 10-15 seconds; this will subtly soften the glaze and make it even more irresistible.
- Enjoy these sweet bars as a delightful treat with your morning coffee or an afternoon cup of tea, or elevate the indulgence by serving them warm alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- The secret to a picture-perfect glaze is patience: ensure your bars are completely cool before pouring the glaze, and let it set fully for at least 15-20 minutes for clean cuts and a beautiful finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 420
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 40g