Description
Start your morning right with these soft baked Maple Donut Bars! They’re fluffy, sweet, and have a luscious maple glaze on top — perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (freshly ground for best flavor)
- 2 large Eggs (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Maple Syrup (pure maple syrup recommended)
- 1/2 cup Milk (whole or non-dairy options allowed)
- 1/4 cup Butter (melted and slightly cooled)
For the Glaze
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, maple syrup, milk, and melted butter until well combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely before glazing.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle over cooled bars.
- Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor.
- Bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Optional: sprinkle with cinnamon sugar for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American