If you’re craving something cozy, sweet, and ridiculously satisfying, these Maple Donut Bars are about to become your new obsession. They’re soft, fluffy, and made completely from scratch—AKA everything you want in a Homemade Donuts Recipe without any extra fuss. Think of them as the cool cousin of classic donuts: same nostalgia, way less effort, and major “wow, you made that?” energy.

What makes these bars such a Doughnut Recipe Easy win? For starters, the yeast dough comes together quickly and rises like a champ, giving you that irresistible fluffiness you expect from truly Homemade Donuts. And the maple icing? Oh, it doesn’t just taste good—it melts into the warm dough in the dreamiest way. Honestly, who needs a bakery run when you can whip these up at home?

These bars hit the sweet spot between Breakfast Sweets and full-on dessert. They’re perfect with morning coffee, a mid-day treat, or an after-dinner bite when your sweet tooth gets loud (mine always does, FYI). Plus, they fit right in with your favorite Fall Baking Recipes—that maple flavor brings all the cozy vibes without trying too hard.

If you love Fun Baking Recipes, this one’s your sign to roll up your sleeves. Expect that buttery softness you crave, that warm maple aroma filling your kitchen, and a final result that looks like it came straight from a bakery window. These bars even pair perfectly with lighter snacks like Cakepops, because why limit yourself?

So, ready to try one of the most satisfying Baked Dessert Recipes out there? This Doughnut Recipe delivers big flavor, simple steps, and downright addictive results. IMO, once you take that first bite, there’s no going back—you’ll be hooked.

Maple Donut Bars From Scratch - Easy Homemade Fun Baking Recipe

Course: Breakfast, Dessert • Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes • Resting Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes • Servings: 12 maple bars • Calories: 500 kcal
Author: Aleda

These made-from-scratch maple donut bars turn out unbelievably tender, rich, and irresistible. Every bite is soft, buttery, and full of cozy flavor—just the way homemade donuts should be.

Ingredients

Donut Dough

• 1/2 cup warm water
• 3/4 cup warm milk
• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 5 large eggs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Maple Glaze

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp milk
• 1 Tbsp corn syrup
• 2 tsp maple extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Details

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12 maple bars

Calories: 500 kcal

Instructions

1. Activate the Yeast
   Stir together the warm water, warm milk, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, and the yeast in a small bowl. Whisk briefly, then let it sit for about 10 minutes until the mixture becomes bubbly and foamy.
2. Mix the Dough
   In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the flour (measured correctly by spooning and leveling), salt, remaining sugar, the yeast mixture, and eggs. Fit the mixer with the dough hook and mix on medium-high until everything begins to form a rough dough. Once it starts coming together, add the softened butter. Keep mixing for roughly 8 minutes, or until the dough turns smooth, stretchy, and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the bowl.
3. First Rise
   Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a clean towel, and leave it somewhere warm. It should double in size in about an hour. (A “proof” setting on your oven works great here.)
4. Second Rise
   Punch the risen dough down, shape it back into a ball, and let it rise again until it doubles—another hour or so.
5. Shape the Bars
   Turn the dough out onto a generously floured surface. Dust the top with more flour and roll it into a large rectangle about 3/4 inch thick (around 15×17 inches). Use a pizza cutter to slice the dough into 12 bar-shaped pieces. Transfer each one to a floured baking sheet and let them puff up for 30 minutes.
6. Fry
   Heat 2 inches of vegetable or corn oil in a heavy pot to 360–375°F. Fry each donut bar for a couple of minutes per side until golden brown. Move the fried donuts to a paper-towel-lined tray to drain and cool completely.
7. Make the Maple Glaze
   In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, milk, and corn syrup, and let the mixture come to a gentle simmer. Turn off the heat and stir in the maple extract and powdered sugar until the glaze becomes silky and smooth.
8. Dip
   Once the donuts have cooled, dip the tops into the warm maple glaze and set them on a cooling rack to allow the icing to firm up.

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