Cinnamon Bun Bars
Indulge in the cozy flavors of freshly baked cinnamon rolls with these irresistible Cinnamon Bun Bars! Perfectly soft and cake-like, these bars are infused with warm cinnamon spice and topped with a velvety cream cheese frosting for that signature cinnamon bun taste. Easy to make in just 40 minutes, they’re the ultimate treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With simple pantry staples and a one-bowl frosting that adds a rich, tangy finish, these bars are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Serve them as they are or pair them with a steaming cup of coffee for a comforting, bakery-style experience right at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for frosting)
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some excess paper hanging over the sides for easy removal.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined after each addition.
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the bars are baking, prepare the frosting by beating together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once the bars are cool, lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
Cut into 12 bars or your desired portion size. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 221.6 g | 284% | |
| Saturated Fat | 134.8 g | 674% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 959 mg | 320% | |
| Sodium | 2262 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 652.2 g | 237% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 453.8 g | ||
| Protein | 51.3 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 596 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 972 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
