Love homemade bars recipes? Want a tasty treat that reminds you of your favorite childhood snack but with a fancy twist? Try this Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars Recipe! It mixes yummy brown sugar and cinnamon into a gooey bar that's great for any occasion.
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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars
Who doesn't love the classic taste of brown sugar cinnamon poptarts? Our homemade pop tarts version takes the classic flavor and incorporates it into gooey, delicious bars.
This pop tart recipe is perfect for busy parents and home bakers since you can make it with ingredients you likely already have. Plus, these bars are perfect for any occasion - from lunchbox treats to desserts to party snacks.
Recipes Made With Brown Sugar
Brown sugar can transform ordinary recipes into delectable masterpieces. It adds flavor and helps baked goods like cookies stay chewy. Here are some of our favorite sweet treats made with brown sugar:
- Easy Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins
- Monkey Bread Recipe
- Pumpkin Bars Recipe
- Pumpkin Hawaiian Roll French Toast Casserole
Ingredients For Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars Recipe
- Unsalted butter: Room temperature. You can use salted butter, but it may alter the overall flavor slightly. You might want to reduce or omit the added salt in the recipe.
- Vanilla extract: Brings out the sweetness and adds depth of flavor.
- Powdered sugar: Sweetens the dough and icing.
- Egg: Binds the ingredients together.
- Flour: Forms the base of the dough.
- Salt: To balance the sweetness.
- Brown sugar: Provides a deep, molasses-like flavor.
- Cinnamon: Adds warmth and spice.
How to Make Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars
Start by lining an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and preheating your oven to 325°F. In a large mixing bowl, beat two sticks of room-temperature unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Then add in vanilla and powdered sugar and mix.
Beat in one egg, then gradually add flour and salt until a dough forms.
Press half of the dough into the prepared baking dish. If the mixture sticks to your hands, rub some oil or cooking spray on them. It's time to make the filling. In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Spread the brown sugar mixture evenly over the dough. Press the remaining dough on top.
For the icing, mix one cup of powdered sugar, two teaspoons of cinnamon, and three teaspoons of vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Spread the icing over the cooled bars and allow it to set for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
The gooey center and the icing on top will remind you of the store-bought pop tarts, but baking these bars at home makes them irresistible.
Tips for Making Cinnamon Brown Sugar Bars
Tip 1: If the icing is too thick, add one teaspoon of water at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
Tip 2: Instead of using your hands to spread the dough, try oiling the bottom of a measuring cup for easier pressing.
Tip 3: Pour the icing over the bars only when they are completely cooled to avoid a gooey mess.
FAQS For Pop Tart Bars
Store your Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars in an airtight container in the fridge. They will stay fresh for 3-4 days. If you prefer them warm, you can reheat them in the microwave for about 10 seconds before serving
Yes, you can! Place the bars in an airtight container or a freezer bag. They can be frozen for up to one month. To enjoy, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight and then heat them in the microwave if you'd like them warm.
While the brown sugar and cinnamon combo is classic, you can experiment with other fillings like fruit preserves, chocolate, or peanut butter.
Pop Tart Recipes
Making Pop Tarts at home is easier than you might think, and there are so many possibilities when it comes to flavors and fillings. I love making homemade Pop Tarts since they let me control the ingredients and customize them. Here are some yummy homemade pop tart recipes:
- Homemade Pop Tarts
- Homemade Strawberry Giant Pop Tart
- Homemade Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tarts
- Homemade Strawberry Sheet Pan Pop Tart
Best Kitchen Tools
To make these bars, you'll need a few basic kitchen tools. These include a mixing bowl, hand mixer, parchment paper, an 8x8-inch baking dish, and a small bowl for the icing. You can easily find all these items on Amazon, making it even easier to make this bar recipe.
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This Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars Recipe will quickly become a family favorite. In under an hour, you can have a delicious dessert that is ready to enjoy!
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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 ½ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon cinnamon
- 4 tablespoon flour
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 sticks of softened butter and beat with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 ½ cups of powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Incorporate an egg into the mixture and beat again. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms. Set the dough aside. In a separate medium-sized mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of cinnamon, 4 tablespoons of flour, 4 tablespoons of melted butter, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is well blended.
- Divide half of the dough and press one half into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and flattening it evenly. If the dough is sticky, lightly oil your hands to make it easier to handle.
- Pour the filling over the pressed dough, spreading it evenly. Next, place the remaining half of the dough on top and gently spread it out with oiled hands. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the center is no longer raw—check for doneness using the toothpick method.
- Once baked, allow the bars to cool on the counter for 40 minutes. In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, and 3 teaspoons of vanilla until a smooth icing forms. Drizzle this icing over the cooled bars and spread it evenly.
- Let the bars sit for 15 minutes to allow the icing to set slightly. (You can serve immediately for a gooey texture!) Lift the parchment paper to remove the bars from the dish and slice them into 8 small bars or 4 larger ones. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If your icing's feeling a bit thick, just add a teaspoon of water at a time until it’s just right.
- Instead of using your hands to spread the dough, try oiling the bottom of a measuring cup for easier pressing—it works like a charm!
- And remember, let those bars cool completely before icing them; it’ll save you from a gooey mess!
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