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Cinnamon Roll Cookie Bars Recipe

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Delight in these Cinnamon Roll Cookie Bars that combine the soft, buttery richness of cookie dough with a sweet cinnamon swirl and a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for a cozy treat, these bars offer the flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in an easy-to-make, sliceable form.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Cinnamon Filling

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Icing

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking your cookie bars.
  2. Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Spray the pan lightly if you want the parchment to stay in place.
  3. Make Cookie Dough: In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until smooth. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until thoroughly combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three to four additions, mixing until just combined and scraping down the bowl to ensure everything is incorporated.
  6. Press Dough: Evenly press the cookie dough into the prepared baking pan. Using a parchment sheet to press down the dough can help with less mess.
  7. Make Cinnamon Filling: In a small to medium bowl, combine the melted butter, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  8. Add Cinnamon Filling: Spoon the cinnamon filling over the pressed cookie dough, then use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon filling into the dough for a marbled effect.
  9. Bake: Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
  10. Prepare Icing: While the bars cool, combine powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of heavy cream in a small mixing bowl. Mix well and add more cream as necessary to reach your desired icing consistency.
  11. Decorate: Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan, then drizzle the icing evenly over the top before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Using parchment paper ensures easy removal of the bars from the pan.
  • You can adjust the icing thickness by adding more or less heavy cream.
  • For a stronger cinnamon flavor, increase the cinnamon in the filling slightly.
  • Storage: Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • These bars can be served warm or at room temperature for best flavor.

Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Cookie Bars, Cinnamon Swirl Cookies, Baked Cinnamon Bars, Dessert Bars, Cinnamon Roll Dessert

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