Description
Soft, buttery cinnamon bars drenched in a silky maple glaze for the ultimate cozy treat.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour (2 cups)
- Butter (1 cup, softened)
- Brown sugar (¾ cup)
- Ground cinnamon (1 tsp)
- Baking powder (1 tsp)
- Salt (¼ tsp)
- Powdered sugar (1 cup, for glaze)
- Maple syrup (3 tbsp, for glaze)
- Milk (1–2 tbsp, for glaze consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy; mix in cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
- Press evenly into the prepared pan and bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth.
- Cool bars slightly, then pour glaze generously over the top.
- Let glaze set, slice into bars, and serve warm or room temp.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened for easier mixing.
- Adjust the milk in the glaze for desired consistency.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg