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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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Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Donut Bars with Brown Butter Maple Vanilla Bean Glaze are a delightful treat that combines nostalgia with modern baking simplicity. These tender, buttery bars are infused with rich buttermilk and nutmeg, creating a comforting flavor that evokes childhood memories of homemade sweets. The addition of a decadent brown butter maple vanilla bean glaze elevates each bite to an indulgent experience, making them perfect for brunch gatherings or as a sweet snack any time of the day. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, these donut bars will surely become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line 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 softened butter with sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time and mix well. Stir in vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding the dry mixture with buttermilk to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Spread batter into the pan and bake for 22–25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. For the glaze, melt butter in a saucepan until golden brown; whisk in powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla bean paste until smooth.
  7. Pour glaze over cooled bars and let set before slicing into squares.

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