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Description
These bars offer the classic taste of cinnamon rolls in an easy-to-make bar form. They are perfect for a quick breakfast or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the 1/2 cup milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the batter in the pan. If using, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the cinnamon sugar.
- Carefully spread the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the bars are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for best creaming results.
- Do not overmix the batter; mix until just combined to keep the bars tender.
- Allow bars to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg