Description
Deliciously spiced bars topped with a creamy frosting, perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×9 inch baking dish to prepare for the deliciousness that’s about to happen.
- Mix together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and melted butter until it forms a smooth mixture.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until everything is velvety and smooth.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Slide the dish into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Test with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Once the bars are cooled, spread the frosting generously over the top.
- Cut into squares, and enjoy!
Notes
To enhance the flavors, consider making these bars a day in advance and allowing them to sit overnight. You can also experiment with different frostings or mix-ins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cinnamon, dessert, cream cheese, bars, baking