Salted Caramel Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookie Bars
Chewy brown sugar cookie base with a gooey salted caramel layer and a cinnamon glaze—capturing the beloved flavors of a toaster pastry in a single, handheld bar. Perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 55
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Easy Dessert Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup salted caramel sauce
Sea salt flakes, for sprinkling
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp whole milk or cream
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture to form a dough.
Press 2/3 of the dough into the pan to form the base. Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden.
Spread salted caramel sauce over the partially baked base. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
Press remaining dough into the caramel layer. Bake for another 12-15 minutes until golden and firm.
In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled bars and let set.
Notes
Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
Adjust milk in the glaze for desired consistency.
Ensure caramel sauce is alcohol-free if avoiding alcohol.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg