Brown Butter Maple Donut Bars
A warm and cozy treat infused with the rich flavor of brown butter and sweet maple syrup, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for the glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty.
- Whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in the browned butter.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool in the pan.
- Mix the powdered sugar and milk with maple syrup until smooth for the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars and cut into squares.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat in the microwave for a fresh taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg