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Decadent Maple Bars Recipe for Sweet Comfort at Home

This decadent maple bars recipe transforms simple ingredients into a sweet masterpiece, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour the foundation of your bars
  • 1 cup granulated sugar sweetens the bars
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder helps the bars rise
  • 1 pinch salt balances the sweetness
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs acts as a binding agent
  • ½ cup maple syrup the star ingredient
For the Topping
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for sweetness and glaze
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream for creamy consistency
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract enhances the flavor

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Large Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, melt unsalted butter and let it cool slightly; whisk in eggs and maple syrup.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Transfer the batter into your greased baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
  6. While the bars cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract.
  7. Drizzle the glaze over the warm bars and let them set for 15 minutes.
  8. Slice the maple bars into squares or rectangles and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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