Cinnamon Roll Cookie Bars Recipe

These Cinnamon Roll Cookie Bars combine the flavors of classic cinnamon rolls with the convenience of cookie bars, making them a delightful dessert option. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, they are easy to prepare and sure to please any crowd.

This recipe is straightforward and requires simple ingredients, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to whip up a delicious dessert quickly.

Easy Cinnamon Roll Cookie Bars Recipe

These cookie bars feature a soft and chewy base swirled with cinnamon and sugar, topped with a creamy icing. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 16 bars, making it a perfect addition to your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon filling)
1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Prepare Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
Layer the Bars: Spread half of the cookie dough into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, then drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough on top, spreading gently to cover.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Make the Icing: While the bars are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Cool and Drizzle: Allow the cookie bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then drizzle the icing over the top before cutting into squares.