Makes: 9–12 bars
Cookie Bar Dough
Ingredients
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Cinnamon Swirl Filling
Ingredients
1/4 cup (55g) melted butter
1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Mix butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
Set aside.
Cream Cheese Glaze
Ingredients
2 oz (60g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
Mix until creamy and drizzle-able.
Assembly
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
Mix in egg and vanilla.
Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Fold in white chocolate chips if using.
Press half the dough into the pan.
Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
Crumble the remaining dough over the top.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until lightly golden.
Cool completely.
Drizzle with cream cheese glaze.
Cut into bars.
Optional Toppings
Cinnamon chips
White chocolate drizzle
Crushed cinnamon cookies
Toasted pecans
9 large bakery-style bars or 12 medium bars
