Description
These Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars are a delightful twist on the classic breakfast treat. With layers of buttery dough, sweet cinnamon filling, and a creamy glaze, these bars are perfect for a cozy morning or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 3–4 Tbsp heavy cream or milk
Dough:
Filling:
Glaze:
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 325℉.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, extending over two sides. Lightly spray with baking spray.
- Make Dough: Cream butter and brown sugar. Add egg, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, salt, and flour. Mix until incorporated.
- Layer Dough: Press half of the dough into the pan. Shape the remaining half into an 8×8 inch square.
- Prepare Filling: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and melted butter. Spread over the dough in the pan.
- Assemble Bars: Place the reserved dough square over the filling. Press gently to secure.
- Bake: Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- Make Glaze: Whisk together confectioners’ sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Glaze Bars: Drizzle glaze over cooled bars and spread evenly.
- Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the filling with your favorite jam or preserves for a different flavor twist.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars, Pop Tart Bars, Cinnamon Bars, Breakfast Bars, Sweet Treats
