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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Poptart Bars

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Poptart Bars

JC Phelps
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Poptart Bars are buttery, cinnamon-filled bars with a sweet glaze. They’re easy to make and taste like your favorite poptarts!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 663 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter room temp
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ c. powdered sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 ½ c. flour for dough
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp. cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp. flour for filling
  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 c. powdered sugar for icing
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon for icing
  • 3 tsp. vanilla extract for icing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F and line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper. In a bowl, beat 2 sticks of butter until fluffy. Mix in 1 tsp. vanilla and 1 ½ c. powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Add the egg, then mix in 2 ½ c. flour, for dough, and salt until a dough forms. In a separate bowl, stir together brown sugar, 2 tbsp. cinnamon, 4 tbsp. flour, for filling, 4 tbsp. melted butter, and 1 tbsp. vanilla until combined.
  • Press half the dough evenly into the baking dish. Spread the filling on top, then press the remaining dough over the filling. Flatten it with oiled hands if needed.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until the center is set (check with a toothpick). Let the bars cool for 40 minutes.
  • Combine 1 c. powdered sugar, 2 tsp. cinnamon, and 3 tsp. vanilla to make the icing. Spread evenly over the cooled bars.
  • Let the icing set for 15 minutes (or skip if you prefer them gooey), then slice into bars and enjoy!

Notes

  • If your dough feels too sticky to handle, pop it in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before pressing it into the pan. This makes it easier to work with and less messy.
  • Make sure your butter is fully at room temperature before beating it. This ensures a light, fluffy texture for the dough and makes it easier to mix.
  • Allow the bars to cool fully before adding the icing. If they’re still warm, the icing will melt and become runny instead of creating a smooth, spreadable layer.

Nutrition

Calories: 663kcalCarbohydrates: 132gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 3gSugar: 87gVitamin A: 623IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Brown Sugar Cinnamon Poptart Bars
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