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Cinnamon Roll Bars




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List of Ingredients




Cinnamon Bars:

1 cup flour (all purpose)
2 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Vanilla-Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
5 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
1½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste (see note)
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Recipe



For Bars:
Preheat oven to 350° F. Line an 8"x 8" pan with foil that overhangs the sides (so you can use as a handle to remove the bars later). Grease the foil and the pan. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, cinnamon, and salt). Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Scrape mixture into the prepared pan.
Press the mixture evenly into the pan with damp fingertips. Bake 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow bars to cool completely on a wire rack.

For Frosting:
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine cream cheese and butter. Beat until thoroughly combined and smooth.
Add vanilla bean paste (see note) and cinnamon. Mix to combine.
Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Pipe or spread frosting on top of cooled bars, adding sprinkles if you desire. The bars should be stored in the refrigerator. In an airtight container, the they'll keep for up to a week.
Enjoy!