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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 delight of Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Donut Bars topped with a luscious Brown Butter Maple Vanilla Bean Glaze. These delightful treats are not just desserts; they’re a celebration of cherished moments spent in the kitchen. With a tender, cakey texture infused with the tangy richness of buttermilk and the warm, nutty flavor of brown butter, each bite transports you to simpler times. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gatherings, these donut bars are easy to make and will quickly become a family favorite. Treat yourself and loved ones to a batch that’s sure to bring smiles and sweet memories!

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 (for glaze)
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (for glaze)
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract for glaze)
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (for thinning glaze, as needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat 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. In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
  4. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk into the butter mixture until just combined.
  5. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 22–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  6. For the glaze, brown butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in powdered sugar, maple syrup, and adjust consistency with milk if needed.
  7. Pour glaze over cooled bars and let set before slicing.

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