Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Maple Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (grade A dark robust)
- 2-3 tablespoons milk (or heavy cream), as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan, or line with parchment paper leaving an overhang on the sides for easy lifting.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Spread it out gently to the edges.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is lightly golden brown.
- While the bars are baking, prepare the maple glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, pure maple syrup, 2 tablespoons of milk (or cream), and vanilla extract until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add more milk, a teaspoon at a time, until it reaches a pourable consistency.
- Once the donut bars are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10-15 minutes.
- While the bars are still slightly warm but not hot, pour the maple glaze evenly over the top, spreading it gently with the back of a spoon or an offset spatula.
- Let the glaze set completely before cutting the bars into squares. This may take 30-60 minutes at room temperature, or you can speed it up slightly in the refrigerator.
Notes
For an extra touch, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg into the bar batter. Ensure your maple syrup is pure for the best flavor; avoid artificial pancake syrups. For easy cutting, use a sharp, warm knife. Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. You can also freeze individual glazed bars for a quick future treat!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg