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Cinco de Mayo Dessert: Churro Bars Recipe

Irresistible Cinco de Mayo Dessert: Easy Churro Bars

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A delicious and easy-to-make dessert for Cinco de Mayo, these churro bars combine the flavors of cinnamon and sugar in a soft, chewy bar.

  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 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). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar in a bowl until fluffy.
  3. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
  6. Spread dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are golden.
  8. Mix sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
  9. Sprinkle topping over warm bars.
  10. Cool before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • For extra crispiness, bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve with caramel or chocolate sauce if desired.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg