Description
Soft and buttery dessert bars layered with warm cinnamon spice and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. These easy-to-make bars deliver classic cinnamon roll flavor without the wait.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the glaze evenly over the cooled bars, allow it to set, then slice and serve.
Notes
Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
Swirl a cinnamon-sugar mixture into the batter before baking for a gooier texture.
For a tangy glaze, mix a small amount of cream cheese into the frosting.
Sprinkle nutmeg or drizzle caramel sauce on top for a festive twist.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Freeze unfrosted bars for up to 2 months and thaw before glazing.
Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 10–15 seconds.
Plain Greek yogurt can be substituted for sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
