Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- cinnamon for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying it with cooking spray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, then cool slightly before whisking in the egg, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Stir in the flour and salt until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 24 minutes until set. Cool on a wire rack for at least 90 minutes.
- For frosting, mix softened cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until light and fluffy.
- Spread frosting over cooled bars, garnish with additional cinnamon, slice into squares, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg