Cinnamon Bars
By
Barbara Charlebois
@charlebo
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This has been a favorite bar in the Charlebois family for years. They always made a big batch to take on vacation. When I joined the family, it was my turn to step up to the plate and boy, did I find out how good they were. We have to ration them out so that they last the whole trip!
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote
Serves:
24 bars
Prep:
20 Min
Cook:
25 Min
Method:
Bake
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb
- butter, room temperature
- 1/2 c
- white sugar
- 1/3 c
- brown sugar, light
- 2 c
- all purpose flour
- 1 large
- egg yolk, reserve white
- 2 Tbsp
- cinnamon
- 1 tsp
- vanilla extract
- 1 c
- pecans, chopped
- 1/4 c
- cinnamon & sugar for sprinkling (optional)
How to Make Cinnamon Bars
- 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease large cookie sheet
- 2Cream butter and sugar together.
- 3Separate egg and set aside egg white.
- 4Gradually add flour, egg yolk, cinnamon, and vanilla to creamed mixture.
- 5Put on greased cookie sheet and pat down to about 1/4" thick.
- 6Spread egg white on top of dough with pastry brush.
- 7Sprinkle nuts on top. Add cinnamon & sugar if you like, also.
- 8Bake for approximately 22 - 25 minutes. Makes 24 bars
About Cinnamon Bars
Course/Dish: Other Desserts, Other Snacks
Main Ingredient: Spice/Herb/Seasoning
Regional Style: American
