Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cut cold, cubed unsalted butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix together the buttermilk and vanilla extract, then pour into the dry ingredients and stir gently.
- Transfer the dough into the prepared baking pan and press it evenly into the bottom.
- Mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon, drizzle melted butter over the pressed dough, and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the edges turn golden brown, and the center remains soft.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled bars, cut into squares or bars, and serve.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure to chill the butter and avoid overmixing to achieve the best texture for the bars.