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Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Donut Bars

Irresistible Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Donut Bars to Savor

Delicious Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Donut Bars coated with Brown Butter Maple Vanilla Bean Glaze, perfect for brunch or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donut Bars
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with a gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Helps the bars rise.
  • 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg Essential for classic donut flavor.
  • 1 tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough.
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature eggs.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Deepens flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Buttermilk Keeps bars moist.
For the Brown Butter Maple Vanilla Bean Glaze
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust consistency as needed.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Adds sweetness.
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Bean Paste Can substitute with more vanilla extract.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Small Saucepan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate mixing dry ingredients into the butter mixture with the buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Do not over-mix.
  6. Spread the batter evenly in the baking pan and bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the bars cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the glaze, melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until golden brown. Whisk in powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla bean paste adjusting with milk if needed.
  9. Pour the glaze over the cooled bars and spread evenly. Let set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using room temperature ingredients and not skipping nutmeg are essential for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or 1 week in the fridge.

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