Easy 15 Minute Maple Bars

Table of Contents

1. Easy 15 Minute Maple Bars Ingredients
2. Substitutions and Additions
3. How to Make Easy 15 Minute Maple Bars
4. How to Serve Easy 15 Minute Maple Bars
5. Storage
6. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
7. MORE RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE
8. JUMP TO RECIPE

Easy 15-minute maple bars are a flaky treat drenched in an irresistible maple glaze. Skip the doughnut shop, these frosted maple bars are perfect for a sweet breakfast, brunch, or afternoon treat. 

Looking for more fall-flavored breakfast treats? You’ll want to make a Dutch Baby pancake, Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts, and Apple Fritter Recipe. 

Easy 15 Minute Maple Bars Ingredients

You will need:

Pastry

• 16 ounces Generic Buttermilk Biscuits (I used Great Value from Walmart)
• 3 cups vegetable oil, 24 ounces for frying the pastry

PRO TIP: We tried both the Grands brand biscuits and Great Value big biscuits, and the Great Value was surprisingly much fluffier than the Grands brand, so we recommend sticking with that brand for the fluffiest pastry.

Glaze

• ¾ cup light brown sugar, tightly packed
• 5 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, softened
• 4 tablespoons whole milk
• 1½ tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon maple flavoring
• 1¾ cups powdered sugar, sifted

Substitutions and Additions

MAPLE FLAVORING: If you cannot find maple flavoring, you can substitute maple syrup, molasses, or rum extract. 

TOPPING: You can drizzle the iced maple bar donuts with chocolate syrup and caramel syrup, or for a very unique addition, you can sprinkle 2 teaspoons of crisp crumbled bacon! 

How to Make Easy 15 Minute Maple Bars

STEP ONE: Add the brown sugar, butter, and milk to a 2 to 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Whisk as the butter and sugar melts.

STEP TWO: Once the sugar has completely dissolved, whisk in the corn syrup and maple flavoring. Remove from the heat.

STEP THREE: Pour the melted sugar mixture over the powdered sugar and whisk until the powdered sugar is completely incorporated. Set it aside.

STEP FOUR: Add the oil to a 10 to 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. (If you have a candy thermometer that you can attach, it will help you not to burn the pastry) Heat the oil to 340-350°F.

PRO TIP: Using a candy thermometer is such a huge help when frying anything. It can make a difference not only in looks, but it helps keep the bars from tasting burnt.

STEP FIVE: While the oil is heating, open the biscuit dough. Using either a rolling pin or your hands, shape the dough into an oblong dough bar, about 5 inches long.

PRO TIP: The frying process goes fast. Make sure you have a paper towel-lined baking sheet ready before dropping the dough into the oil.

STEP SIX: Once the oil has reached 340 to 350°F, add 2 of the raw pastry dough to the oil. Be sure to closely watch the dough and adjust the stove temperature accordingly.

STEP SEVEN: Fry the dough for 1½ to 2 minutes per side until both sides are golden. Repeat for the remaining dough bars. Transfer the cooked bars to a baking dish lined with paper towels.

STEP EIGHT: Stir the glaze to ensure it is not “glazed” over. Dip the tops of the bars into the maple glaze. Allow the excess glaze to drip off. Allow the glaze to harden slightly before serving.

How to Serve Easy 15 Minute Maple Bars

The best way to enjoy homemade maple bars is with a mug of pumpkin spice latte or hot chocolate. Easy 15 minute maple bars make a delicious treat for a special breakfast, but they are equally yummy for dessert. Try serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 

Storage

IN THE COUNTER: Store any leftover maple donut bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. 

IN THE FREEZER: We don’t recommend that you store these donuts in the freezer.

Easy 15-minute maple bars are soft and sweet, topped with a gooey homemade maple glaze. Made with a flaky biscuit dough, and deep fried to perfection, these maple bars are rich with maple flavor. No need to save these just for breakfast, enjoy them for a sweet afternoon treat or dessert. Any time is a good time to sink your teeth into these delicious pastries. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the best oil to use for deep frying? 

Vegetable oil is the standard oil used for deep frying at home. It heats to the right temperature and won’t leave any extra taste on the finished product.

How long will it take for the glaze to harden and dry? 

Depending on the thickness, the glaze will take between 15-30 minutes to harden.

Can I freeze maple bars? 

We don’t recommend freezing these bars as they won’t retain their fluffy soft texture. They are best made fresh and eaten within a few days.

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