Quick Maple Bars 🍁🍩
Soft, sweet, and topped with rich maple glaze—these bakery-style maple bars come together fast, with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for a cozy treat or last-minute dessert.
🧾 Ingredients
Bars
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup brown sugar, packed
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½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup milk
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1 large egg
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2 Tbsp melted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Maple Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
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1–2 Tbsp milk (as needed)
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Optional: pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven
Heat to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment or grease lightly. -
Mix batter
In a bowl, whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir just until smooth. -
Bake
Spread batter evenly in the pan.
Bake 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. -
Make glaze
Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and salt until smooth and pourable. -
Glaze
Spread glaze over warm bars. Let set for 10–15 minutes. -
Slice & serve
🌟 Pro Tips
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Use real maple syrup for authentic flavor
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Glaze while bars are warm so it soaks in slightly
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Add a drop of maple extract for extra punch (optional)
🔄 Easy Variations
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Maple-nut: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top
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Maple bacon: Add crisp bacon bits over glaze
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Spiced maple: Add ¼ tsp cinnamon to batter
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Doughnut-style: Cut into long bars once cooled
☕ Perfect With
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Coffee or espresso
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Hot tea
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A cold glass of milk