Description
A cozy and indulgent treat featuring the rich flavors of brown butter and maple syrup, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing it lightly.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden brown.
- Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- Combine the brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour in the warm brown butter and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, along with the vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, stirring gently until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk for the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars, then cut into squares.
Notes
Make-ahead tip: These bars can be made a day in advance. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: brown butter, maple syrup, dessert, baking, donut bars