Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars
Delicious bars with a crumbly crust, sweet jam filling, and a hint of cinnamon, perfect for a quick dessert or snack. These bars are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar
- ½ cup strawberry or brown sugar jam
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking powder.
- Press half of the crumb mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the jam over the crust, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges.
- Top the jam with the remaining crumb mixture.
- Brush the egg wash over the top of the bars.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars and dusting with confectioners' sugar.
Notes
Best served with a cup of coffee or tea