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Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars | Cozy Fall Treats 🍩🍁

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Craving fall coziness? Bake up these soft maple donut bars! Simple ingredients like melted butter & pure maple syrup create a tender, sweet treat. Detailed instructions & nutrition info inside.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
  • Granulated sugar: ½ cup
  • Baking powder: 1 ½ teaspoons
  • Salt: ½ teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter (melted): ½ cup (1 stick)
  • Pure maple syrup: ½ cup (divided)
  • Large egg: 1 large
  • Powdered sugar: 1 cup

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan, or line with parchment paper leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, ¼ cup of the pure maple syrup, and the large egg until well combined.
  3. Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until just combined and no streaks of flour remain; do not overmix. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 22-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before glazing.
  5. Step 5: While the bars cool, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and the remaining ¼ cup of pure maple syrup until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add ½ teaspoon of milk or water at a time until it reaches a pourable consistency.
  6. Step 6: Once the bars are completely cool, pour the maple glaze over them, spreading evenly with a spatula. Let the glaze set for about 10-15 minutes before slicing into bars and serving.

Notes

  • Keep your delicious donut bars fresh and soft by storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or pop them in the fridge for extended enjoyment.
  • If you crave that just-baked warmth, a quick 10-15 second zap in the microwave will bring out the cozy maple flavors beautifully, making them wonderfully tender again.
  • For the ultimate cozy fall experience, pair these sweet bars with a hot cup of coffee, a glass of cold milk, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream to create a delightful dessert.
  • Remember the golden rule for tender baked goods: mix the wet and dry ingredients *just* until combined with no dry streaks. Overmixing is the enemy of a soft texture, making your bars dense instead of delightfully airy.

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