Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add salt, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour until fully blended.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon for the topping; sprinkle it over the dough.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges; allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For chewier bars, add an extra egg yolk or slightly reduce the flour. Feel free to mix in chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor.