Craving that classic brown sugar and cinnamon combo? These Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars might just be the perfect treat! With nostalgic flavors and easy steps, these dessert bars are sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
For the Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
For the Brown Sugar Filling:
- 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 3-4 Tbsp heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides for easy removal later. Lightly spray with baking spray.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy, about three minutes.
- Add the egg and mix until combined. Then, incorporate the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, beating until just combined—about one minute. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gradually mix in the flour until just incorporated.
Continue with the remaining steps for filling and glazing to complete these delightful bars!