Delicious Cinnamon Shortbread Bars: The Perfect Quick Treat for Cinnamon Lovers

Discover the irresistible flavors of cinnamon rolls fused with the buttery deliciousness of shortbread in these Cinnamon Roll Shortbread Bars. Designed for those times when you're craving a sweet cinnamon treat but are short on time to make the dough, these bars offer a wonderful alternative that's quick and easy to make.

Why you'll love this: These bars fuse the aromatic richness of cinnamon roll filling with a velvety shortbread base, delivering satisfying texture and taste. The addition of a luscious cream cheese frosting makes them completely irresistible. They are simple to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in the blink of an eye!

Perfect occasion: Perfect for weekend get-togethers, shareable desserts, or a comforting snack during a busy work week. They're also perfect for holiday treats or when you want to impress with homemade baked goods without spending hours in the kitchen.

Decorating Tips: Improve the presentation of these bars by drizzling additional frosting in a zigzag pattern over the top once they have cooled. Consider topping with a light dusting of cinnamon or crushed pecans for added texture and style. Serve each bar with a small sprig of mint for a pop of color.

Part 1: Shortcrust

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 3/4 cup superfine white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• Instructions:
  1. Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with greased parchment paper.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
  3. In a bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually stir into butter mixture until well combined.
  6. Press two-thirds of the dough into the prepared pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes.
  7. Bake the crust for about 15 minutes until very lightly browned.

Part 2: Cinnamon replaces the word nice with emptypping

• Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

• Instructions:
  1. Cream together all the filling ingredients.

Part 3: Assemble and Bake

• Instructions:
  1. Spread the filling on the pre-baked crust.
  2. Take the remaining dough, flatten it to about 1/8 inch thickness and cover with the filling.
  3. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 350°F (177°C). Let cool before glazing.

Part 4: Cinnamon Frosting

• Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• Instructions:
  1. Mix all frosting ingredients until smooth.
  2. Spread over the cooled bars.

Enjoy these delicious Cinnamon Shortbread Bars, a simple but fabulous treat that brings the essence of cinnamon rolls in a convenient and delicious form!