Maple Donut Bars Ultimate Guide (Recipe for Printing)
Enjoy soft maple donut bars, perfect for cozy autumn gatherings or holiday tables. Sweet maple glaze, buttermilk, and warm nutmeg add classic fall flavor. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 cup granulated sugar
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
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2 large eggs
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Maple Glaze
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4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
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1/2 cup pure maple syrup
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1/4 cup milk, more as needed
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
→ Toppings (Optional)
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Chopped pecans or walnuts
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and granulated sugar until fully combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
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Spread batter evenly into the prepared baking pan using a spatula.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the edges are golden.
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Let bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
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In a large bowl, sift powdered sugar. Whisk in maple syrup, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional milk if needed.
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Once bars are completely cool, pour glaze evenly over the top, spreading gently as needed.
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Immediately sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts if desired.
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Let glazed bars rest for 30 to 60 minutes until the glaze is set.
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Cut into bars or squares and present on a serving platter.
# Extra Tips:
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Ensure bars are fully cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from running. Adjust milk in the glaze gradually to achieve a pourable, yet thick consistency.