Best 4 Maple And Bacon Bars Recipes

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Who can resist the combination of sweet and salty? Maple and bacon bars are perfect example of achieving that balance. With their crispy crust, gooey maple filling, and salty bacon topping, these bars are irresistible. This article will provide you with the best recipe to make maple and bacon bars, a perfect treat for any occasion, be it a potluck, a family gathering, or just a quiet evening at home. They sure will be a hit!

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MAPLE BACON DOUGHNUT BARS



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Maple bacon bars are the most decadent doughnut around. The soft doughnuts are topped with a sweet maple frosting and crunchy homemade bacon bits.

Provided by Leah Maroney

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the Doughnuts:
1 package active yeast (or 2 1/2 teaspons)
1/4 cup lukewarm water
3/4 cup milk ( scalded )
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg (beaten)
3 1/2 cup flour
Oil for frying
For the Glaze and Bacon Topping:
6 slices bacon (cooked until crisp, and chopped)
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter (melted)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Soften the yeast in the lukewarm water.
  • Combine the scalded milk (make sure not to boil the milk!), sugar, butter, and salt. Let it cool until it is lukewarm.
  • Place the milk mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add one cup of the flour and mix to combine.
  • Add the softened yeast and beaten egg.
  • Add in the remaining flour.
  • The dough will be soft. Using the paddle attachment, knead the dough until smooth and satiny (about 5 minutes).
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl (turn the dough in the bowl to grease all sides)
  • Cover with a towel and let them rise until double. It should take about an hour.
  • Punch the dough dough and let it rise again for another 30 minutes.
  • Cut the dough into two balls. Roll out each ball into a a rectangle that is about 1/2-inch thick. Cut each rectangle into 6 rectangles.
  • Separate the bars on a piece of parchment paper. Cover then and let them rise another 30 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a large dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot to 375 F.
  • Fry about 2 bars at a time, until brown on each side.
  • Drain on paper towels and then place them on a cooling rack.
  • Whisk together all of the frosting ingredients.
  • Let the doughnuts completely cool and then spread the frosting over each bar.
  • Lastly, sprinkle with bacon.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 328 mg, Sugar 24 g, Fat 20 g, ServingSize 12 doughnuts (12 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MAPLE AND BACON BARS



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This bacon maple bar recipe is the perfect treat when you're craving both salty and sweet. Its aroma will taunt you while it's baking in the oven. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 to 1 teaspoon maple flavoring, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in bacon and pecans. , Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. For glaze, in a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, syrup and if desired, maple flavoring. Drizzle over bars; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MAPLE BACON COOKIE BARK



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Maple and bacon combine in one irresistible holiday treat!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pouch Betty Crocker™ maple bacon cookie mix
Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips, melted
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup toffee bits

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Use lightly floured hands to press dough into thin, even layer in pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Place pan on cooling rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Spread cooled cookie with melted chocolate. Sprinkle with bacon and toffee bits. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. Cut into triangles or squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 g

MAPLE-BACON RICE KRISPIES TREATS



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Sweet with a touch of smoky flavor, these maple-bacon Rice Krispies Treats will make you fall in love with this classic flavor combo even more. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons maple flavoring
5 cups Rice Krispies
9 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided

Steps:

  • In a microwave or in a large saucepan over low heat, melt marshmallows, oil and flavoring; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in cereal and half bacon. Press mixture into a lightly-greased 13x9-in. baking pan using wax paper or a lightly-greased spatula. Sprinkle with remaining bacon; press lightly into treats. Cool to room temperature. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your maple and bacon bars.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bars tough.
  • Be careful not to overcook the bacon. Overcooked bacon will be tough and chewy.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to hold their shape.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Maple and bacon bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these sweet and savory bars that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give maple and bacon bars a try.

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