Cinnamon Toast Bars - December, 2020.

Want to bake something different to give to neighbors during the holidays?

Line a gift box with wax paper and put some between layers. Of course, a bit of festive ribbon tied around the box (or bag).

With this recipe, you’ll wow them!

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

• Directions
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease a 9” square baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
• Dust with flour and tap out the excess
• In a large bowl, beat (use an electric mixer) the butter and sugars until well combined.
• Beat in the eggs and vanilla until the batter is light and fluffy.
• Measure the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
• Sift directly into the butter batter. Beat (electric mixer) until just combined.
• With a spatula, spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
• Bake 24-28 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean or only with crumbs.
• Remove the pan from the oven.
• Cool the bars in the pan for at least 1 hour.
• Cut into squares just before serving or giving to neighbors
• Keep at room temperature for 3-5 days or in refrigerator for 6-14 days.