Cinnamon Bars

Name: Cinnamon Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
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)

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By Barbara Charlebois
@charlebo

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 vote5

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)
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How to Make Cinnamon Bars

Step-by-Step

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease large cookie sheet
Cream butter and sugar together.
Separate egg and set aside egg white.
Gradually add flour, egg yolk, cinnamon, and vanilla to creamed mixture.
Put on greased cookie sheet and pat down to about 1/4" thick.
Spread egg white on top of dough with pastry brush.
Sprinkle nuts on top. Add cinnamon & sugar if you like, also.
Bake for approximately 22 - 25 minutes. Makes 24 bars

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About Cinnamon Bars

Course/Dish: Other Desserts Other Snacks

Main Ingredient: Spice/Herb/Seasoning

Regional Style: American

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