Description
Delicious Maple Bars with a fluffy texture and a rich maple glaze, perfect for any family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup (for glaze)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Fold in the maple syrup.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- While the bars cool, mix powdered sugar and maple syrup until smooth to create glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over cooled bars and let it set before slicing into squares.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Be careful not to overmix the batter for fluffy bars. Allow them to cool before glazing for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Maple Bars, Dessert, Family Recipe, Sweet Treats, Baking