Brown Butter Maple Donut Bars
A rich, baked alternative to the classic maple bar donut, featuring the nutty depth of browned butter and a thick maple glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp real maple syrup
1-2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Instructions
1.Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
2.In a small saucepan, brown the butter over medium heat until it smells nutty and turns amber.
3.In a large bowl, whisk the browned butter and brown sugar until combined.
4.Add the egg and vanilla, whisking until smooth.
5.Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg until just combined.
6.Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-22 minutes.
7.Whisk the glaze ingredients together until smooth and pour over the slightly warm bars.
8.Let the glaze set completely before slicing into rectangular bars.
Notes
Don’t skip the nutmeg—it’s what gives it that authentic donut flavor!
Use real maple syrup for the best tasting glaze.
For a saltier twist, add a pinch of sea salt to the browned butter.