Description
Delightful bars that combine the flavors of cinnamon rolls with the convenience of a cookie, topped with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternately with the milk until just combined.
- Spread half of the batter in the greased baking pan.
- Make the cinnamon filling by combining brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the batter and swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the bars on a wire rack.
- Make the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth and gradually adding powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost the cooled bars and cut into squares.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Store bars in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, bars, dessert, baking, sweet treats