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Delicious Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars with a rich filling and cinnamon glaze.

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars

These Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars are a cozy, nostalgic treat with a buttery crust and gooey cinnamon sugar filling, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust and topping
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 1 pinch Salt Just a pinch to enhance flavor
  • 1/2 cup Cold butter, cubed
  • 1 large Egg For binding
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Optional, but recommended
For the filling
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup Butter Melted
  • 1 tablespoon Flour or cornstarch To thicken the filling
  • 1/4 cup Milk or cream A splash for consistency
Optional glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar For glazing
  • 1 tablespoon Milk To mix with powdered sugar for glaze

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles crumbly sand. Stir in the egg and vanilla until it holds together.
  3. Press about two-thirds of the dough into the lined pan evenly.
  4. Pre-bake the crust for about 10 minutes to prevent sogginess.
Making the filling
  1. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, then stir in brown sugar and cinnamon.
  2. Add flour or cornstarch and a splash of milk, stirring until thick and glossy.
  3. Spread the filling evenly over the warm crust.
Baking and Cooling
  1. Crumble the remaining dough over the filling to create a topping.
  2. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top is lightly golden and edges are set.
  3. Cool completely before slicing to avoid a gooey mess.

Notes

For variations, you can add a glaze of powdered sugar and milk, mix in nuts, or try different sweeteners like maple syrup. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 6 days.