Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars
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These Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tart Bars are soft, buttery cookie bars layered with a warm brown sugar cinnamon filling and finished with a sweet cinnamon glaze. They taste just like the classic brown sugar cinnamon toaster pastry, only better, homemade, and perfect for slicing and sharing.
If you grew up grabbing a brown sugar cinnamon Pop Tarts on busy mornings, you already know the comfort this flavor brings. It’s warm, sweet, a little messy, and instantly familiar. These Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars take that nostalgic favorite and turn it into an easy, from-scratch dessert that feels right at home on a kitchen counter, at a potluck, or tucked into a lunchbox.
They’re soft and buttery, filled with that classic cinnamon-sugar layer, and topped with a simple glaze that melts into every bite. Just the kind of treat that feels like something you’ve always known, even if you’re making it for the first time.
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tart Recipe
While these bars absolutely belong on the dessert table, they also have that cozy, bakery-style feel that makes them just as welcome in the morning. With a soft, buttery base and a warm cinnamon-sugar center, they pair perfectly with a cup of coffee and feel right at home alongside breakfast spreads or brunch boards. Think of them as a treat that doesn’t ask to be labeled—sweet enough for dessert, familiar enough for breakfast, and easy enough to enjoy any time of day.
Ingredients in Homemade Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tarts
You will find the complete measurements and instructions at the bottom of this post in the printable recipe card.
For the Dough:
- Salted butter, softened – adds richness and tenderness
- Light brown sugar – gives a subtle molasses flavor
- Granulated sugar – balances sweetness and adds structure
- Eggs – binds the dough together
- Baking soda & baking powder – help the bars rise and stay soft
- Ground cinnamon – adds warm spice throughout
- All-purpose flour – forms the base of the dough
For the Filling:
- Brown sugar – sweet, caramel-like flavor
- Ground cinnamon – ensures that classic cinnamon kick
Icing Ingredients:
Icing is, of course, opitional, you can leave your brown sugar cinnamon pop tart bars unfrosted if you’d like. Me? I can’t pass up that icing!
- Powdered sugar – smooth, sweet glaze
- Whole milk – thins the icing to the perfect consistency
- Light brown sugar – adds depth and sweetness
- Ground cinnamon – keeps the cinnamon flavor strong
How To Make Easy Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Whisk softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the sugar dissolves.
Beat in eggs until fully combined.
Add baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and flour. Mix until smooth with no dry pockets.
Assemble the bars:
Press half the dough evenly into a 9×13-inch pan.
Combine the filling ingredients and sprinkle evenly over the dough.
Gently press the remaining dough over the filling to create a top layer.
Bake:
Bake 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
Make the icing:
Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Adjust thickness as needed: thicker for spoon-coating, thinner for drizzling.
Cool and serve:
Let bars cool at least 30 minutes before icing. Slice and enjoy!
Storage & Make-Ahead
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Refrigeration is possible, but may dry them out slightly faster.
- Serve at room temperature, chilled, or reheated in the microwave for about 10 seconds.
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Tips & Tricks
- Press the top layer gently to avoid mixing it with the filling. Large sheets work best.
- Cinnamon is key! Using it in the dough, filling, and icing ensures the warm, cozy flavor shines through.
- Let the bars cool before icing. Slice immediately for runnier icing or wait until it sets.
- Icing consistency: Should coat the back of a spoon. If too thin, add ½ cup powdered sugar; if too thick, add ½ tablespoon milk.
More Recipes to Love
Pictured above are my Dutch Letter Bars, they are a must try dessert bar recipe, as are my Whatchamacallit Bars, Key Lime Pie Bars and these Iced Snickerdoodle Bars. And if it’s pastries that have you visiting me today, you are sure going to need to take a peek at my Pumpkin Turnovers, my Homemade Blueberry Toaster Strudels, and these Puff Pastry Apple Tarts, too.
You can find all of my dessert bars recipes here and my pastries here.
These Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars are a crowd-pleaser every time. They’re easy to make, full of cinnamon-sugar goodness, and perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself.
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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars
Ingredients
Bar Ingredients:
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
Icing Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
- ½ Tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Start by making your cookie dough. Combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Use an electric hand mixer to whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
- Whisk in the eggs until they are well incorporated with the butter mixture. Add the baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and flour. Whisk again until no dry pockets remain in your cookie dough.
- Press about ½ of the cookie dough into a 9×13 inch baking pan. Whisk your filling together and then sprinkle it over the cookie dough. Top the filling with the remaining cookie dough and bake your bars for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the bars are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, brown sugar, and cinnamon to create your icing.
- Let the bars cool for at least 30 minutes after coming out of the oven. Pour the icing over the bars. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
