Description
Honey Cinnamon Squares are a timeless culinary tradition combining the rich, floral notes of honey with the warm, spicy kick of cinnamon. This dessert fills your home with a comforting aroma as it bakes, promising a truly satisfying and heartwarming treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, light brown sugar, honey, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and ½ teaspoon of the ground cinnamon.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon with the 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the dessert cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Honey Cinnamon Squares, Dessert, Sweet Treat