Maple Bars Recipe

These addictive Maple Bars are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Vanishingly delicious, these bars boast a melt-in-your-mouth texture and irresistible maple flavor. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or any occasion where you want to impress. Top with chopped nuts for extra crunch or use the luscious maple icing on your favorite cake. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 187 mins
Calories 551.3 kcal
Protein 18g
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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Maple Bars

  • 2-4 tablespoons milk (for icing, add more for desired consistency)
  • Shortening
  • Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Cinnamon
  • Water
  • Yeast
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (for icing)
  • Brown Sugar
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
  • Mapleine

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How to Make Maple Bars

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the maple syrup until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  10. For the icing: In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
  11. Gradually add the maple syrup and milk, mixing until the icing is smooth and spreadable.
  12. Spread the icing evenly over the cooled bars.
  13. If desired, sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

176g

Fat

34g

Carbs

30g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Maple Bars?

Maple Bars takes about 217 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 187 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Maple Bars?

Maple Bars has approximately 551.3 calories per serving, with about 18 g protein, 30 g carbohydrates and 24 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Maple Bars?

The key ingredients for Maple Bars are Milk, Shortening, Sugar, Salt, Cinnamon, Water. See the full list with measurements above.

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