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churro bars recipe

churro bars recipe

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These churro bars capture the crispy, sweet essence of a classic street-food churro in a bakeable, buttery blondie-style bar topped with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar crust.

Ingredients

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1 cup Unsalted Butter
1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
2 units Large Eggs
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
2 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamo
0.5 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar until light and fluffy
  3. Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring the mixture is smooth
  4. In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined without overmixing
  6. Press the thick batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula
  7. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar with 2 tablespoons of cinnamon and sprinkle it generously over the batter
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clea
  9. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out by the parchment and slicing

Notes

Use room-temperature eggs and butter to ensure the batter emulsifies properly.

Do not skip the parchment paper as the cinnamon-sugar topping can become sticky.

For a crunchier top, turn on the broiler for the last 60 seconds of baking, watching closely to prevent burning.

Wipe your knife clean between cuts for professional-looking squares.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.