Homemade Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars

40 mins
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Cream together 1 c softened unsalted butter and 1/2 c brown sugar until smooth.
  2. 2Add 1 egg and mix until combined.
  3. 3Add 3/4 c powdered sugar, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until combined.
  4. 4Gradually add 2 1/2 c flour and mix until just combined.
  5. 5Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick. Divide dough in half and press one half into the pan. Take out for a moment to shape the other half, set aside and replace with the other half.
  6. 6In a small bowl, mix 1 c brown sugar, 1 tbsp cinnamon, and 2 tbsp flour. Then incorporate 3 tbsp melted butter.
  7. 7Spread the mixture evenly over the first layer of dough in the pan. Then, add the top layer of dough and slightly push down.
  8. 8Bake at 325 F for 30-40 min until the top is set.
  9. 9Whisk together 1 c powdered sugar, 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla, a pinch of salt, and 4 tbsp heavy cream.
  10. 10After completely cooled, apply the frosting and let it set up.

Ingredients

  • 1 c softened unsalted butter
  • 0.5 c brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 0.75 c powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2.5 c flour
  • 1 c brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 c powdered sugar
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 4 tbsp heavy cream

Equipment

stand mixer8x8 panwhiskspatula