Cinnamon Cookie Squares (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Cookie Bars
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2 teaspoons of baking powder
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2 and 2/3 cups of regular flour
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1 cup of butter, softened but not melted
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A teaspoon of salt
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A tablespoon of vanilla extract
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1 and 3/4 cups of white sugar
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Two eggs
→ For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping
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Two tablespoons of plain sugar
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2 teaspoons of cinnamon powder
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F (roughly 175°C). Lightly grease a baking pan that’s about 9x13 inches.
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Grab a medium-sized bowl and stir the flour, baking powder, and salt until they blend nicely.
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In a bigger bowl, whip the softened butter with the 1 and 3/4 cups of sugar till fluffy and smooth. This should take 2-3 minutes.
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Add the eggs one at a time, allowing each one to mix in completely before adding the next. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
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Slowly stir the dry mixture into the wet one until everything just comes together. Don’t overmix it!
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Pour the batter into your greased pan, making sure the surface is level by smoothing it out with a spatula.
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In a tiny bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Scatter this mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.
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Pop it in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the edges are golden, and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
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Let it cool in the pan till completely set. Then, cut the bars into squares and serve.
# Notes:
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Store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature, and they'll stay tasty for up to 5 days.
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Want to spice it up? Add 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar mix.