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EASY 15-MINUTE MAPLE BARS – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay

EASY 15-MINUTE MAPLE BARS - Butter with a Side of Bread


Maple Bars made in minutes with biscuit dough & a delicious homemade maple glaze. Never buy store bought again after tasting these warm, fresh maple bar donuts!

Maple Bars have never been easier to make! Who knew making your own could be so simple?! This fast, delicious recipe will satisfy your donut craving- the maple glaze is incredible!

I love, love, love doughnuts- they’re kind of my guilty pleasure! Don’t ask me my favorite kind either because it changes constantly. Maple Bars certainly frequent that list, so when I discovered that I could easily make them at home, well, I made a batch to celebrate! You should too- they’re so simple to make and there’s nothing like eating fresh made doughnuts. Be sure to watch the video showing just how easy these donuts are made!

Maple Bars made in minutes with biscuit dough & a delicious homemade maple glaze. Never buy store bought again after tasting these warm, fresh maple bars! 

Easy 15-Minute Maple Bars ingredients

–Here’s what you’ll need to make Easy Maple Bars:

–refrigerated biscuit dough (I used Pillsbury Grand Homestyle Buttermilk biscuits)

–canola oil, for frying

Easy 15-Minute Homemade Maple Bars - Butter With A Side of Bread

Maple Glaze ingredients

–butter

–brown sugar

–milk

–corn syrup

–maple extract

–powdered sugar

Maple Bars made in minutes with crescent dough & a delicious homemade maple glaze. Never buy store bought again after tasting these warm, fresh maple bars! 

How to make Maple Bar Donuts

Pour 2 cups of canola oil into a medium sized saucepan and begin heating on medium-low heat (I set mine at 4.)

Shape the Dough

Open the biscuit dough and separate. Gently stretch the biscuits into an oblong shape, as opposed to the round shape they come in.

Maple Bars made in minutes with crescent dough & a delicious homemade maple glaze. Never buy store bought again after tasting these warm, fresh maple bars! Make the Maple Icing

In a small saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Whisk in milk and heat for about 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring often, until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.

Remove from heat and add in corn syrup and maple extract. Add in powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time, whisking until smooth between additions. Add 1-2 tsp more milk if necessary. Glaze will begin to harden if you leave it sitting- which is what you want! Once all powdered sugar is added, keep maple glaze warm on the stove, whisking occasionally.

Fry the donuts

Check the temperature of the oil using a digital thermometer– it needs to read 350 degrees F. Increase heat gradually if necessary.

Once oil is ready, drop bars in 2 at a time. Let cook for about 2 minutes, then turn and cook an additional 2 minutes on the other side. This process of cooking the doughnuts goes very fast, so have a paper towel covered plate ready to set the bars on when cooked. Bars should be a nice golden brown.

Dip in Maple Glaze

Let bars cool for a few minutes, then whisk the glaze to make sure it’s smooth enough to dip each bar. Dip the bar, then immediately turn glaze side up on a cooling rack.

Repeat this process until all bars are fried and glazed. They’re best eaten within an hour, but even the next morning they’re amazing!

Maple Bars made in minutes with crescent dough & a delicious homemade maple glaze. Never buy store bought again after tasting these warm, fresh maple bars! 

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EASY 15-MINUTE MAPLE BARS

Maple Bars made in minutes with crescent dough & a delicious homemade maple glaze. Never buy store bought again after tasting these warm, fresh maple bars! 

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: maple bars

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 342kcal

Author: Butter With A Side of Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 8- count can refrigerated biscuit dough I used Pillsbury Grand Homestyle Buttermilk biscuits
  • 2 cups canola oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 TBSP milk
  • 1 TBSP corn syrup
  • 2 tsp maple extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Pour 2 cups of canola oil into a medium sized saucepan and begin heating on medium-low heat (I set mine at 4.)

  • Open the biscuit dough and separate. Gently stretch the biscuits into an oblong shape, as opposed to the round shape they come in.

  • In a small saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Whisk in milk and heat for about 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring often, until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.

  • Remove from heat and add in corn syrup and maple extract. Add in powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time, whisking until smooth between additions.

  • Add 1-2 tsp more milk if necessary. Glaze will begin to harden if you leave it sitting- which is what you want! Once all powdered sugar is added, keep maple glaze warm on the stove, whisking occasionally.

  • Check the temperature of the oil using a meat thermometer– it needs to read 350 degrees F. Increase heat gradually if necessary.

  • Once oil is ready, drop bars in 2 at a time. Let cook for about 2 minutes, then turn and cook an additional 2 minutes on the other side. This process of cooking the doughnuts goes very fast, so have a paper towel covered plate ready to set the bars on when cooked. Bars should be a nice golden brown.

  • Let bars cool for a few minutes, then whisk the glaze to make sure it’s smooth enough to dip each bar. Dip the bar, then immediately turn glaze side up on a cooling rack.

  • Repeat this process until all bars are fried and glazed. They’re best eaten within an hour, but even the next morning they’re amazing!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

Maple Bars made in minutes with crescent dough & a delicious homemade maple glaze. Never buy store bought again after tasting these warm, fresh maple bars! 

 

MAPLE ICED PUMPKIN BARS – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay

MAPLE ICED PUMPKIN BARS - Butter with a Side of Bread


Maple Iced Pumpkin Bars are soft, sweet dessert bars loaded with Fall flavors. These easy baked spiced pumpkin bars are covered with a cream cheese maple icing that tastes heavenly!

Maple Iced Pumpkin Bars are soft, sweet dessert bars loaded with Fall flavors. These easy baked spiced pumpkin bars are covered with a cream cheese maple icing that tastes heavenly!I love Fall baking and these dessert bars were at the top of my list this year. I adore pumpkin and paired with maple, it’s irresistible! We enjoyed pumpkin bars for dessert, and then my kids loved them as an after school snack the next day.

best pumpkin bar recipeWhat are pumpkin bars?

Pumpkin bars are a soft, thin, cake-like dessert that includes pumpkin in the ingredients. We also added pumpkin pie spice for extra flavor and a lovely maple glaze frosting for topping the bars.

ingredients for pumpkin barsIngredients for Pumpkin Bars

Here’s what you’ll need to make our pumpkin bars:

–all-purpose flour

–baking powder

–pumpkin pie spice

–salt

–butter

–brown sugar

–vanilla extract

–1 egg

–canned pumpkin

pumpkin bar batterHow to make Pumpkin Bars

Making Pumpkin bars is easy! First, preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9×13 pan (or a quarter bakers sheet).

In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt.

In a large mixing bowl beat the butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract until creamy. Add an egg and beat well. Beat in pumpkin.

Gradually stir in flour mixture.

Spread into the greased pan. Try to make the batter as level as possible.

Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool completely in pan. Spread Maple Icing on. Let cool to set. Cut into bars. Enjoy!

pan of maple glazed pumpkin barsIngredients for Maple Glaze

Here’s what you need to make the maple glaze that goes on top of the pumpkin bars:

–cream cheese, softened (half a block)

–butter, softened

–powdered sugar

–maple extract

–milk

maple frosted pumpkin barsHow to make Cream Cheese Maple Frosting

To make Maple frosting, you’ll first beat the softened cream cheese and softened butter in a small mixing bowl.

Gradually add in 2 cups powdered sugar.

Beat in maple extract until the icing is smooth. Add in milk if icing is a bit thick. Spread on cooled pumpkin bars. Let cool to set, then slice into squares.

pumpkin bars recipeWhat Pumpkin to use in Pumpkin Bars

Make sure you use pure pack pumpkin (plain pumpkin puree) in this dessert recipe, and NOT pumpkin pie filling. It comes in a can and is labeled “pure pack pumpkin” or something similar.

pumpkin bars recipe

Pumpkin Bars with a Maple Glaze 

Maple Iced Pumpkin Bars are soft, sweet dessert bars loaded with Fall flavors. These easy baked spiced pumpkin bars are covered with a cream cheese maple icing that tastes heavenly!

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Course: bars, Dessert, Snack/ Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bars, iced, pumpkin

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 24 bars

Calories: 132kcal

Ingredients

Pumpkin Bars Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour rounded
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin

Maple Icing Ingredients

  • 4 oz. cream cheese softened (half a block)
  • 1 Tbsp butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp milk if needed
  • 1 tsp maple extract

Instructions

Pumpkin Bars Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9×13 pan (quarter bakers sheet).

  • In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt.

  • In a large mixing bowl beat the butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract until creamy. Add an egg and beat well. Beat in pumpkin.

  • Gradually beat in flour mixture until well combined.

  • Spread into the greased pan. Try to make the batter as level as possible.

  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  • Cool completely in pan. Spread Maple Icing on. Let the icing cool to set. Cut into bars. Enjoy!

Maple Icing Instructions

  • Beat softened cream cheese and softened butter in a small mixing bowl.

  • Gradually add in 2 cups powdered sugar.

  • Beat in maple extract until the icing is fluffy. Add in milk if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bars | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 961IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

how to make pumpkin bars

Can you freeze Pumpkin Bars?

Yes, these pumpkin bars freeze really well! Just bake, cool and ice the bars, then let the icing set. Slice into squares and store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. Bars can be made ahead and frozen, then served later on. Just separate layers with parchment paper and try not to squish them!

Maple Iced Pumpkin Bars are soft, sweet dessert bars loaded with Fall flavors. These easy baked spiced pumpkin bars are covered with a cream cheese maple icing that tastes heavenly! #pumpkin #baking #dessert #maple #creamcheese #frosting #Fall #recipe from BUTTER WITH A SIDE OF BREADMaple Iced Pumpkin Bars are soft, sweet & loaded with Fall flavors. Spiced pumpkin bars are covered with a cream cheese maple icing that tastes heavenly!

Skinny Pumpkin Spice Bars + Maple Cream Cheese Frosting — The Skinny Fork by Gordon Ramsay

Skinny Pumpkin Spice Bars + Maple Cream Cheese Frosting — The Skinny Fork



Baking can be hard. Baking can be complicated. Baking can be exhausting. It’s no secret that baking isn’t my favorite thing to do. It intimidates and scares me a lot. Which is why I’m forcing myself to do a whole lot more of it. I guess you could say that I’m overcoming my fear one cake at a time.

These Skinny Pumpkin Spice Bars are incredibly easy to make despite the slightly lengthy ingredient list, it comes together very very quickly. From start to finish (not including the cooling time) this cakes only takes about 30 minutes to mix and bake, frosting and all!

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