Cinnamon Bars - June, 2023.

This is a “go-to” recipe not only because you probably already have the ingredients, but because it is GOOD!

It reminds me of childhood – a sweet snack after you've cleaned up your room.

Reward your kids (or let them do the baking)!

• Ingredients
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

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• Directions
• Grease 9” square baking pan with butter or cooking spray
• Dust with flour and tap out excess.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugars. Combine well.
• Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
• The batter should be light and fluffy.
• Measure the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
• Sift directly into directly into the batter.
• Combine with mixer (or spoon) until no trace of the dry ingredients remains.
• Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean or only crumbs.
• Cook for at least 1 hour.
• Cut just before serving.
• 12-16 pieces