Sweet Cinnamon Sugar Poptart Bars
These Sweet Cinnamon Sugar Poptart Bars. Are a delightful twist. On the classic treat. We all loved as kids. With a flaky, buttery crust. And a rich cinnamon-sugar filling. Every bite brings a touch of nostalgia. And comfort. The glaze adds a sweet finishing touch. And the bars are easy to whip up. Making them perfect. For a weekend treat. Whether you’re enjoying them. With a cup of coffee. Or packing them for a snack. These bars are sure to be a hit. With the whole family.
12 Servings
Ingredients
For the Pastry:
- 6 ounces room-temperature cream cheese
- 1/2 c softened unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
For the Filling:
- 3/4 c packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 c melted unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
For the Glaze:
- 1 c powdered sugar
- 1/4 c heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. And line a quarter sheet tray. With parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer. With a paddle attachment. Combine the cream cheese and butter. Heavy cream, kosher salt, and brown sugar. Until the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually add the flour. And mix. Until the dough becomes soft. And pliable. Knead it 3 to 4 times. Until it forms. A cohesive dough. Divide the dough. Into two portions. Shape them into rectangles. And wrap each. In plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator. For at least 30 minutes.
- After chilling. Roll out one piece of dough. Into a rectangle. That fits the size of your prepared baking sheet. Place it onto the parchment-lined tray.
- In a separate bowl. Mix the brown sugar filling. And spread it evenly. Over the rolled dough. Reaching all edges.
- Roll out the second portion of dough. To match the first. And place it. On top of the filling. Seal the edges. By pressing down. With a fork. Creating a pop tart-style crust.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes. While it's baking. Prepare the glaze. By whisking. All the glaze ingredients together.
- Once baked. Allow the pop tart. To cool slightly. Before spreading the glaze on top.
Notes
To make these Sweet Cinnamon Sugar Poptart Bars gluten-free. Simply substitute the all-purpose flour. With a high-quality gluten-free flour blend. That includes xanthan gum for structure. You can also find gluten-free graham flour. To keep the texture nice and flaky. Ensure your baking powder. And other ingredients. Are certified gluten-free. And follow the rest of the steps as usual. The result will still be buttery, and rich. And just as satisfying!