Cinnamon Roll Cookie Bars (Printable Version)
Chewy cinnamon-sugar bars topped with creamy glaze—delicious comfort in every easy-to-make square.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
05 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Swirl
09 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
11 - 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
→ Vanilla Glaze
12 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
13 - 2–3 tablespoons milk
14 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted unsalted butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, blending until fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
05 - In a small bowl, blend softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon together to form the cinnamon swirl mixture.
06 - Spread approximately two-thirds of the cookie dough evenly in the prepared pan. Dollop the cinnamon swirl mixture over the dough and gently swirl it using a knife or offset spatula. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the top, gently spreading to cover as much surface as possible.
07 - Transfer pan to the oven and bake for 23 to 26 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is just set. Avoid overbaking.
08 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before glazing.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over cooled bars, then slice into squares.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- All the flavors of classic cinnamon rolls, but much faster to make
- Great for sharing: easy to slice and serve for parties or potlucks
02 -
- The bars contain wheat (gluten), dairy, and eggs
- You can omit nuts if allergies are a concern; always check ingredient labels
03 -
- Swirl gently for a beautiful marble effect without mixing the layers too much
- Try swapping half the vanilla in glaze for cream cheese for a tangy finish