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 vote5
Serves:
24 bars
Prep:
20 Min
Cook:
25 Min
Method:
Bake
Ingredients
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1/2 lbbutter, room temperature
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1/2 cwhite sugar
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1/3 cbrown sugar, light
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2 call purpose flour
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1 largeegg yolk, reserve white
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2 Tbspcinnamon
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1 tspvanilla extract
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1 cpecans, chopped
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1/4 ccinnamon & sugar for sprinkling (optional)
How to Make Cinnamon Bars
- 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
About Cinnamon Bars
Course/Dish: Other Desserts, Other Snacks
Main Ingredient: Spice/Herb/Seasoning
Regional Style: American
