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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars That Bring Back Memories

Delicious Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars that evoke sweet childhood memories, delightful and easy to make.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light brown or coconut sugar
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar or granulated sugar blended
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract or almond extract for variation
  • 1 pinch Salt to balance sweetness
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour with binding agent
For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon or nutmeg for variation
For the Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream or Milk or milk alternative

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • 8-inch square baking dish
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream softened butter and brown sugar together until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Mix in egg, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
  4. Gradually add flour, mixing on low until the dough forms a soft ball, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Press half of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  6. Combine brown sugar, ground cinnamon, flour, and melted butter in a bowl to create the filling.
  7. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough base.
  8. Crumble the remaining dough over the filling, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
  9. Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and edges are set.
  10. Let the bars cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Whisk the glaze ingredients together until smooth and drizzle over cooled bars.
  12. Slice the bars into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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