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Soft and Gooey Cinnamon Roll Bars

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These soft and gooey cinnamon roll bars deliver all the cozy, nostalgic comfort of classic cinnamon rolls without the fuss of rolling and shaping dough. Perfect for potlucks, breakfasts, or a sweet treat any time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (315 g)
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (170 g), melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup whole milk (80 ml), room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar (100 g)
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (57 g), melted
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (115 g), softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g), sifted
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (15–30 ml), to thin as needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until evenly combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Press half the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  6. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until it forms a thick paste.
  7. Dollop the cinnamon mixture over the dough layer and gently spread it evenly.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the cinnamon layer and gently press down to cover as best as possible.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the dough (not the filling) comes out clean.
  10. While baking, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk one tablespoon at a time until glaze is pourable but thick.
  11. Let bars cool completely on a rack (about 45 minutes). Drizzle cream cheese glaze evenly over the top.
  12. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the dough to keep bars tender and soft. Use room temperature eggs and milk for better texture. Let bars cool completely before glazing to prevent glaze from melting and running off. If bars seem undercooked in the center, tent with foil and bake 5-7 minutes longer.

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