Indulge in the tantalizing world of cinnamon bars, where sweet and spicy aromas dance upon your taste buds. These delectable treats, often associated with cozy autumn afternoons and festive holiday gatherings, are a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. With a crispy oat crumble topping and a gooey, cinnamon-infused filling, these bars are the epitome of comfort food. But the journey doesn't stop there. This article unveils a treasure trove of cinnamon bar recipes, each with a unique twist that will cater to every palate. From classic cinnamon bars to variations featuring apples, cream cheese, and even a gluten-free option, there's something for everyone to savor. So, embark on this culinary adventure and discover the perfect cinnamon bar recipe that will become a staple in your baking repertoire.
Let's cook with our recipes!
APPLE CINNAMON OATMEAL BARS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: apples, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, flour, old-fashioned oat, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, butter
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Desserts
Yield 12 bars
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Remove the core and thinly slice apples.
- Place apple slices in a large bowl and gently mix in sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- In another bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and butter. Mix until crumbly.
- Line a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish with parchment paper and pour ⅔ of the oats mixture in the bottom of the pan, pressing firmly to pack it down to make a crust.
- Pour apples over the crust and spread in an even layer. Pour the remaining oat mixture over the top and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool completely before cutting.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 21 grams
RAISIN CINNAMON BARS
I've been making these simple iced bars for more than 40 years. They're easy to prepare for dessert or as a sweet treat with a cup of coffee. -Jean Morgan of Roscoe, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen, 18 servings, 1 per serving.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine butter and brown sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in coffee. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to the coffee mixture until blended. Stir in raisins and pecans., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes., Meanwhile for icing, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over warm bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CINNAMON COFFEE BARS
"I've made these bars for more than 40 years, and they're still a favorite," writes Marylou Crouch from Granite Falls, Washington. The recipe makes a small pan, so the two of you can enjoy a few and have some left to share.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and coffee. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts. , Spread into a well-greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a desired consistency. Drizzle over warm bars. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CINNAMON APPLE PIE BARS
It has taken me a while to find a good recipe, but finally with some different trials I find this has a great balance of cinnamon and nutmeg. Not to mention it is so much easier than apple pie and I think it tastes better. You can arrange the top crust lattice-style if desired.
Provided by mkuhlke
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Roll 1 pie crust pastry onto a work surface; lightly roll with a rolling pin until crust is a 9x13-inch rectangle, cutting crust if needed. Press crust into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish, placing leftover crust pieces in the corners.
- Whisk white sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Toss Granny Smith apples and gala apples in sugar mixture until evenly coated. Spread apple mixture evenly over pie crust; pour remaining juices over apples.
- Roll the remaining pie crust to 9x13-inch rectangle and place over apple layer, folding edges over apples to completely cover.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly browned, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool apple bars slightly, about 20 minutes.
- Whisk confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until topping is smooth and desired consistency; drizzle over bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 170.7 mg, Sugar 34.3 g
CHEWY CINNAMON BARS
The cinnamon flavor's BIG in these bars. I bake them during the holidays to give as gifts to my daughters' teachers.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg; beat well. Combine the flour, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in pecans. Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut into small bars while warm; roll in confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CINNAMON COFFEE BARS
This is a quick and easy bar. It has raisins and nuts in it. Great with a hot cup of coffee or even a cold glass of milk. My daughter likes them as an after school snack. Cut into bars and frost while still warm with confectioners' sugar glaze or let them cool and frost with cream cheese icing.
Provided by Debbie Borsick
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Beat shortening and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Blend egg into the shortening mixture. Add hot coffee and stir.
- Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl; stir into the shortening mixture. Fold raisins and chopped nuts into the batter; spread into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 9.3 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 90.6 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
CINNAMON CRUNCH BARS
These tasty bars are wonderful for gift-giving and very easy to make too!
Provided by Susan
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
- Arrange cinnamon graham crackers with sides touching in a single layer to cover the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the walnuts evenly over the crackers. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. Cook stirring constantly until the mixture begins to boil. Continue to boil the syrup for 3 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and pour over crackers.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and slightly darker around the edges. Cool completely in the pan. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 32.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
CINNAMON SUGAR CHEESECAKE BARS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: crescent dough, cream cheese, egg, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon
Provided by Tasty
Categories Desserts
Yield 12 bars
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Then, add half of the sugar, egg, and vanilla, and beat until smooth.
- Roll out crescent dough and pinch the seams together.
- Next, in a small bowl, mix the remaining half of the sugar with the cinnamon.
- In a greased 9×13-inch (33x23 cm) baking dish, sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar.
- Lay down one crescent dough rectangle. Spread on cream cheese filling. Top with the other crescent dough rectangle, and sprinkle on the remaining cinnamon sugar.
- Bake 30 minutes. Cool completely, then cut into 12 squares.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 13 grams
CINNAMON BUN BARS
Looking for a cinnamon bar made with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix? Then check out this bar recipe.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray 13x9-inch pan.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, 1/3 cup butter, the milk and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until blended. Spread evenly in pan.
- Bake 8 minutes. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix brown sugar, 1/3 cup butter, the pecans and cinnamon. Crumble sugar mixture on partially baked crust to within 1/2 inch of edges. Drizzle caramel topping over sugar mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges.
- Bake 23 to 26 minutes longer (25 to 28 minutes for dark or nonstick pan) or until golden brown and slightly puffed throughout. Loosen edges with knife. Cool 30 minutes. Serve warm or cool. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g
HONEY CINNAMON BARS
My Aunt Ellie gave us the recipe for these sweet bar cookies with cinnamon and walnuts. Drizzle with icing, and serve with coffee or tea. -Diane Myers, Star, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, honey and egg until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in 1 cup walnuts., Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until golden brown (edges will puff up), 10-12 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., For glaze, in a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, mayonnaise, vanilla and enough water to reach desired consistency; spread over top. If desired, sprinkle with additional walnuts. Let stand until set. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CINNAMON PECAN BARS
I'm a special education teacher and we bake these bars in my life skills class. It 's an easy recipe that my special-needs students have fun preparing. -Jennifer Peters, Adams Center, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix and brown sugar. Add eggs and melted butter; mix well. Stir in pecans and baking chips. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CINNAMON OATMEAL BARS
These tasty kid-pleasing bars are made with wholesome oats, butter and brown sugar.
Provided by Musselman's® Apple Butter
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips MUSSELMAN'S® Apple Butter
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8x8-inch baking pan with vegetable cooking spray. Line with heavy-duty foil, leaving an overhang on two sides to facilitate removal of bars from pan. Coat foil with cooking spray.
- Mix flour, oatmeal, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in butter with a fork until well mixed and clumps form, and then spread half the oatmeal mixture over foiled pan bottom, pressing to form a thin crust.
- Spread apple butter over crust and then sprinkle remaining oatmeal mixture on top.
- Bake until crisp and golden brown, 30-40 min.
- Cool to room temperature. Use foil handles to remove bars from pan. Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 80.6 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
CINNAMON-RAISIN GRANOLA BARS
Our granola bars pack all the goodness of old fashioned oats, raisins, applesauce and honey into an on-the-go treat.
Provided by By Deborah Harroun
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, stir together oats, raisins, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon and salt. In small bowl, beat egg, applesauce, honey and vanilla with whisk until well combined.
- Pour applesauce mixture into oat mixture; stir until well blended. Pour mixture into baking dish.
- Bake 20 minutes for soft granola bars; bake 30 minutes for firmer granola bars. Cool in dish 5 minutes. For bars, cut into 5 rows by 4 rows. Cool completely in dish, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
CINNAMON-CRANBERRY OAT BARS
I'm a swim coach for kids, and I started making these bars for them as a snack. I wanted something that was easy to eat but would also give them energy. The kids loved them from the very first time I brought them. Now I bring them to every team event. -Sarah Riviere, Prescott, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine oats, Rice Krispies, cranberries, flax, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg., In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, oil and honey; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and salt., Stir in oat mixture; toss to coat. Press firmly into a 9-in. square pan coated with cooking spray. Combine sugar and remaining cinnamon; sprinkle over bars. Cool completely. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
APPLE-CINNAMON OATMEAL CRISP® CEREAL BARS
For breakfast on the run, try our Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal Crisp Cereal Bars made with dried apples, marshmallows, brown sugar and cinnamon.
Provided by Angie McGowan
Categories Breakfast
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cereal and dried apples.
- In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cook and stir until marshmallows are melted and sugar is dissolved. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. Press in baking dish. Cool completely. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
CINNAMON GRANOLA BARS
I make these at least once a week for my husband, David. He takes one in his lunch every week and never gets tired of them. I love providing him with something so healthy to snack on that doesn't taste low-fat. -Jessica VanLaningham, Cockeysville, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg; beat well. Stir in flax and honey. In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, cinnamon and baking soda; stir into creamed mixture just until blended. Gently stir in raisins., Press into an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 14-18 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts :
CINNAMON COFFEE BARS BETTY CROCKER 1957, OLDIE BUT GOODIE!
I just love these timeless coffee bars, way before Starbuck's and designer coffee became all the rage! Back when our families had peculators!
Provided by kiwidutch
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream together shortening or butter, brown sugar and egg, then stir in coffee.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
- Blend in raisins and walnuts.
- Spread mixture in a greased 9-by-13-inch pan and bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
- Mix together ingredients for glaze. Cut cake into bars and frost with glaze while warm.
CINNAMON-RAISIN GRANOLA BARS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, combine egg, oil, maple syrup and vanilla; pour over oat mixture and mix well. (Batter will be sticky.), Press into prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with foil, remove from pan; cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
DANISH CINNAMON BARS
I love making bars because they don't require all the work of shaping of cookies. Just press the dough in a pan, bake, and cut into bars. A delicious holiday treat and can be made ahead and frozen.
Provided by BeccaB3c
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 30m
Yield 20-24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Beat egg; add remaining ingredients except granulated sugar and mix well (use your hands if necessary).
- Press dough into ungreased 13x9x2 inch pan.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar evenly over bars.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes.
- Cool slightly; cut into bars.
- Cool completely; remove from pan and store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.5, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 39.8, Sodium 108.4, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 10.8, Protein 2.4
MAPLE-GLAZED CINNAMON CHIP BARS
Cinnamon chips and a maple glaze add fabulous flavor. When I make these, the kitchen smells like Christmas. The glaze fancies them up a bit. -Lyndi Pilch, Springfield, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until well blended. Beat in vanilla and eggs, one at a time. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in cinnamon chips. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar., Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a small bowl, mix all glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over top. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh cinnamon sticks and freshly grated nutmeg will give your cinnamon bars the best flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the bars are cooked through.
- Let the bars cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting to set properly.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days: You can also freeze the bars for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Cinnamon bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover cinnamon sticks and nutmeg, and they are also a great gift for friends and family. With their simple ingredients and classic flavor, cinnamon bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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