Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars, a nostalgic treat that brings comfort with every bite. These bars are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack throughout the day. With their flaky dough and gooey cinnamon filling, topped with a creamy glaze, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Plus, this easy-to-follow recipe allows even novice bakers to create these delicious bars without hassle. Customize them with your favorite nuts or dried fruits for an extra touch. Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon sugar pastry bars any time you desire a treat!
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and prepare an 8-inch square baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream softened butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until combined. Gradually incorporate flour.
- Press half of the dough into the baking dish and set aside the remaining dough.
- For the filling, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and melted butter until well blended. Spread over the dough in the pan.
- Top with reserved dough and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before glazing with a mixture of confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg