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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tart Bars (The BEST Homemade Recipe)

The BEST homemade Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tart Bars recipe! Features a flaky, buttery shortbread crust, a warm and gooey brown sugar-cinnamon filling, and a sweet vanilla glaze.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

For the Flaky Pastry
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter very cold and cubed
  • 5 tbsp Ice Water as needed
For the Gooey Brown Sugar Cinnamon Filling
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar packed
  • 1.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter melted
For the Sweet Vanilla Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk or Cream plus more as needed

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Pan
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Pastry Cutter Optional

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle in ice water, mixing until dough forms. Divide dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the light brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Pour in the melted butter and stir until a thick paste forms. Set aside.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Roll out one dough disk and press it into the bottom of the pan. Spread the filling evenly over the dough. Roll out the second dough disk and place it on top. Seal the edges.
  4. Poke holes across the top dough with a fork. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
  5. Once cooled, whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the bars, let it set for 15 minutes, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalProtein: 3gFat: 15gFiber: 1g

Notes

Keep It Cold: Your butter and water must be ice cold for a flaky crust.
Don't Overmix: Mix the dough only until it just comes together to keep it tender.
Cool Completely: The bars must be fully cooled before glazing and slicing for clean cuts.
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