Ingredients
Creating these bars requires a handful of everyday ingredients, each playing a vital role in building layers of flavor and texture. Here’s what you’ll need:
– All-purpose flour: The foundation of our bars, providing structure and a tender crumb.
– Granulated sugar: Adds sweetness and helps to caramelize the edges.
– Brown sugar: Imparts a deep, molasses-like richness.
– Baking powder: Ensures a light and fluffy texture.
– Salt: Enhances all the other flavors, balancing sweetness.
– Ground cinnamon: The star of our show, bringing warmth and spice.
– Unsalted butter: Adds richness and helps bind everything together.
– Milk: Moistens the batter, contributing to a soft, cake-like texture.
– Eggs: Provide structure and stability.
– Vanilla extract: Lends a fragrant, sweet aroma.
– Powdered sugar: For the luscious glaze that tops our bars.
These ingredients, common and humble, come together to create something truly special. Each one is a note in a symphony, harmonizing to bring the spirit of cinnamon rolls into a new form.
Instructions
1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing a baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate bowl, melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly. Add milk, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
4. Gradually incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. While the bars bake, prepare the glaze by combining powdered sugar with a splash of milk and a dash of vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
8. Once the bars are baked, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before drizzling with the glaze.
The process is simple yet rewarding, each step bringing you closer to the delicious payoff.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International