Dutch Crumb Squares
Experience the perfect balance of buttery richness and sweet crumble with these irresistible Dutch Crumb Squares! This easy-to-make dessert features a soft, spiced base topped with a melt-in-your-mouth crumb layer, crafted from pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you'll have a warm and comforting treat ready to bake in no time. Perfect for coffee breaks, afternoon snacks, or holiday platters, these crumb squares are a crowd-pleasing delight that stay fresh for days. Serve them as-is or alongside a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate indulgence. Your kitchen is about to smell divine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
Pour the melted butter into the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 3/4 cup of this mixture for the crumb topping.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and vanilla extract, then add it to the remaining crumb mixture in the large bowl. Stir until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create the base layer.
Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the top of the base layer to create the crumb topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
Once cooled, cut into 16 squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.6 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 33 mg | 1% | |
*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.
