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Cinco de Mayo Dessert: Churro Bars

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  • Author: ChefEmma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious churro bars with a cinnamon-sugar crust and soft, buttery center — the perfect festive dessert for Cinco de Mayo.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  7. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tbsp cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the batter.
  8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • For extra gooey bars, bake closer to 25 minutes.
  • Add a drizzle of caramel or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg