Soft Baked Maple Donut Bars Recipe
Easy, Moist, and Delicious Spiced Treats Perfect for Breakfast, Snacks, or Desserts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Slowly fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Avoid overmixing for a soft, tender texture.
- Pour Batter: Spread batter evenly in prepared pan using a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow bars to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Slice and Serve: Cut into squares or rectangles and enjoy.
Notes
- Pan Prep: Greasing the pan or lining it with parchment ensures easy removal and prevents sticking.
- Baking Time: Ovens may vary. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center. It should come out mostly clean with a few crumbs.
- Cooling: Allow bars to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before slicing. Cutting too early can cause the bars to crumble.