Brown Sugar Poptart Bars

Soft, buttery Brown Sugar Poptart Bars with gooey cinnamon filling and smooth glaze. Easy to make, these homemade bars taste like your favorite poptart, only richer and softer.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Yield: 8 bars

Ingredients

Dough: 2 sticks unsalted butter (1 cup) ½ cup brown sugar ¾ cup powdered sugar 1 egg 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp baking powder Pinch of salt 2½ cups all-purpose flour Filling: 1 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter Icing: 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt 3–4 tbsp heavy cream or milk

Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 325°F and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
Mix Base: Cream butter and brown sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in egg, vanilla, powdered sugar, salt, and baking powder.
Combine: Add flour gradually, mixing until dough forms.
Layer: Press half the dough into the pan to form a base.
Make Filling: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and melted butter until crumbly.
Top Filling: Sprinkle evenly over the dough base.
Cover: Spread remaining dough evenly on top.
Bake: Bake for 30–40 minutes until edges are golden and center set.
Cool: Let cool completely before icing.
Glaze: Whisk icing ingredients until smooth and pour over cooled bars.
Serve: Slice into 8 bars and enjoy the buttery, cinnamon sweetness.

Notes

• Use dark brown sugar for deeper molasses flavor or light brown for mild sweetness. • Cool completely before glazing to prevent melting. • Store in an airtight container for 4 days or freeze up to 2 months. • Pairs perfectly with coffee or tea for breakfast or dessert.

Nutrition

Calories: 280
Fat: 14g
Saturated fat: 8g
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 120mg
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g