Churro bars are chewy, buttery cookie bars loaded with cinnamon sugar! All the flavors of your favorite churros, but easy to make and perfect for sharing!
Why You'll Love This Churro Bar
- Easy to make! This recipe does not involve deep frying like traditional churros. You don't even need to use a mixer!
- Simple ingredients. You probably have everything in your kitchen right now to make a batch of these.
- Taste! These cookie bars are buttery, chewy and loaded with cinnamon sugar. As close to a churro as you can get in cookie form!
What you will need/materials
Be sure to hop to the bottom of this post for the full recipe and ingredient list!
- butter. I use salted butter in this recipe. You'll brown the butter to mimic the depth of deep-fried flavor in traditional churros. It's a simple technique and works really well! Plus since the butter will melt it saves you from using up yours Stand mixer Or hand mixer!
- Light brown sugar. All brown sugar used in cookie dough is for flavor and texture!
- the egg. I use large eggs in this recipe, as in all my baking recipes unless otherwise stated.
- Vanilla extract. You can use vanilla bean paste for even more vanilla flavor!
- Dry ingredients: Baking powderSalt, and all purpose flour.
- cinnamon sugar: Make a combo mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon that you'll coat your bars with!
How to make Churro Bars
The full recipe card is at the bottom of the post and is also printable! Here are the steps and some pictures to help answer any questions you may have!
Make the dough: First you are going to brown the butter. It deepens the flavor of the dough and I think it helps mimic the taste of deep frying! Do not skip this step! Once you've browned the butter, let it cool for 20 minutes and then mix in your flour. No mixer needed as the butter is already melted which makes it super easy!
Prepare and assemble: Line a 9×13 pan Parchment paper Or coat lightly with foil and baking spray. Then sprinkle half of your prepared cinnamon sugar on the bottom of the pan. This ensures that the entire bar is coated in cinnamon sugar like a churro!
Press the cookie dough into the pan and then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar evenly over the top and bake for 25 – 30 minutes.
Allow them to cool completely in the pan and then cut into squares!
How to save
These bars are just as great to make for an event, holiday or party as they are for a lunchbox treat. Store them airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days for best freshness.
to freeze: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months and let them thaw at room temperature.
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These chewy, buttery bars start with brown butter and are topped with an extra helping of cinnamon sugar. All the flavor of a churro without the need for frying!
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups Light brown sugar
- 2 the egg
- 2 tsp Vanilla
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup zinc sugar
- 1 tbsp Ground cinnamon
- Brown the butter: through a strict Melt the butter over medium-low heat and bring to a boil. Stir or swirl the pan frequently until the butter reaches a deep amber color. Remove the pan from the heat and let the butter cool for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and coat with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Prepare the dough: Combine cold butter and brown sugar in a large bowl and stir to combine. Add eggs, vanilla, baking powder and salt and beat until smooth. Finally, add the flour and mix until just combined. Set aside.
- Make the cinnamon sugar: Whisk together the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Press the cookie dough over the cinnamon sugar and then sSprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Place the pan on a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into bars.
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Store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Freeze airtight for up to 2 months for optimal freshness. Thaw at room temperature.
Keywords: Cinnamon Sugar Cookie Bars, Churro Cookie Bars, Churro Bars, Churro Cookies
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