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Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Donut Bars with Brown Butter Maple Vanilla Bean Glaze

Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Donut Bars with Brown Butter Maple Vanilla Bean Glaze
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Indulge in the nostalgic sweetness of Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Donut Bars with Brown Butter Maple Vanilla Bean Glaze. These delightful bars are perfect for brunch, dessert, or a cozy afternoon treat. With a tender texture and rich, nutty glaze, they evoke the warmth of home and the joy of sharing moments with loved ones. Easy to make and beautifully presented, these donut bars will surely impress anyone who takes a bite. Customize them with your favorite nuts or sprinkles for an added touch!

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (for thinning, as needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Beat softened butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy; then add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding the dry mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before glazing.
  6. For the glaze, melt butter in a saucepan until golden brown; whisk in powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla paste, adjusting consistency with milk as needed.
  7. Pour glaze over cooled bars and let set before slicing.

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