Cinnamon Sugar Funfetti Bars (Print Version)
Soft bars with buttery base, sprinkles, and crackly cinnamon sugar top. Perfect cheerful dessert for gatherings.
# Components:
→ Bars
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
05 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies preferred)
→ Cinnamon Sugar Topping
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the mixture, beating until fully blended.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until no flour pockets remain.
06 - Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles using a rubber spatula, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
07 - Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
08 - In a small bowl, stir together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping.
09 - Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over the batter. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10 - Let bars cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack. Lift out using the parchment overhang and slice into bars.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Soft, buttery texture that tastes like pie & cookie in one
- Funfetti colors make it festive for any occasion
02 -
- Use jimmies for sprinkles – nonpareils may bleed into batter during baking
- Bars keep airtight at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for 1 month
03 -
- For best color, mix in sprinkles gently – overmixing may cause bleeding
- Add pinch of nutmeg to cinnamon topping for extra warmth