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Soft Cinnamon Roll Bars with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting

Soft Cinnamon Roll Bars with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting Bliss

Enjoy these soft cinnamon roll bars with vanilla bean cream cheese frosting, combining comfort and convenience for all.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or use brown sugar for richer flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh for best results
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Ceylon cinnamon for complex taste
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 large Egg or 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 2.5 tablespoons water for vegan
  • 1/2 cup Milk or plant-based milk for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use seeds from vanilla pod for intense flavor
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese or vegan cream cheese
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar or sugar alternative for low-sugar version

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, melt the unsalted butter, then mix in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. While bars cool, beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  7. Once cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Freeze without frosting for up to 3 months.

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