Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Donut Bars with Brown Butter Maple Vanilla Bean Glaze
Indulge in the delightful experience of Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Donut Bars with Brown Butter Maple Vanilla Bean Glaze. These decadent bars are fluffy, warm, and drizzled with a rich glaze that melds the nutty flavors of brown butter with sweet maple and aromatic vanilla bean. Whether for weekend brunch or an evening treat, these homemade donut bars will charm your taste buds and leave you craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, melt butter in a saucepan until golden brown. Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup and vanilla bean paste.
- Once the bars cool slightly, drizzle or dip them in the glaze before letting set on a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Add spices like nutmeg or cinnamon for extra flavor. Experiment with different glazes such as chocolate or raspberry. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat briefly in the microwave.