Easy Cinnamon Roll Cookie Bars

Recipe Ingredients

Here’s a look at the ingredients you’ll need for these Easy Cinnamon Roll Cookie Bars.

Melted Butter: Melting the butter just saves a little time, especially if you don’t have soft butter on the ready. This recipe calls for unsalted butter, but if you enjoy a saltier flavor, use salted butter.

Brown Sugar: Using brown sugar instead of white sugar in this recipe gives a deeper flavor in the cinnamon sugar layer.

Cinnamon: One tablespoon of good quality cinnamon is all you need for this recipe. If your cinnamon has been sitting in the cupboard for a while, add an additional teaspoon or two.

Egg: Just one egg gives these bars a chewier, less crumbly texture.

Sugar Cookie Mix: Using a mix makes these bars super easy to make with Betty’s guaranteed delicious results. 

How to Make Easy Cinnamon Roll Cookie Bars

Follow these tips for making Easy Cinnamon Roll Cookie Bars. See the recipe for complete instructions and details.

1. Mix and Press

Combine the cookie mix, melted butter, and egg together and mix into a soft dough. Press 3/4 of the dough into the bottom of the pan, reserving the remaining for the topping.

2. Cinnamon-Sugar Layer

Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and stir or whisk until combined. Spoon out two tablespoons into a separate dish and set aside for the topping. Spread 1/4 cup of melted butter over the dough in the pan. Scatter the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top in a thick, even layer. It should completely cover the butter and dough.

3. Top with Remaining Dough

Break the remaining dough into small pieces and flatten with your fingers to create a misshapen “tile” of dough. Place over the top of the cinnamon sugar layer. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar over the top.

4. Bake

Bake the bars for about 30 minutes. The edges will be golden, and the top will puff while it bakes, then collapse as it cools.

5. Cool and Cut

Cool these bars completely before cutting so they don’t fall apart.

How to Store (and Reheat) Easy Cinnamon Roll Cookie Bars

Follow these tips for storing Easy Cinnamon Roll Cookie Bars.

Room Temperature Storage

These bars can be stored at room temperature for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container. If they begin to dry out, add a piece of sandwich bread to the storage container.

Refrigerator Storage

Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 7 days.

Freezer Storage

Wrap leftover bars individually in plastic wrap and store in a resealable freezer plastic bag or airtight container for 1 month.

Thawing

Thaw at room temperature.