Cinnamon Bun Bars Recipe

These irresistible Cinnamon Bun Bars deliver all the gooey, cinnamon-sugar goodness of classic cinnamon rolls in a fraction of the time! Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend baking, this easy recipe uses a clever shortcut for unbelievably delicious results. Get ready for rave reviews – they're that good!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 218.5 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Cinnamon Bun Bars

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How to Make Cinnamon Bun Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup milk, and 2 large eggs using an electric mixer on medium speed for 1 minute, or until well combined.
  4. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon-pecan mixture evenly over the batter and gently spread to distribute.
  7. Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until the topping is deep golden brown and the bars are set.
  8. Let cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour before cutting.
  9. Cut into 24 bars (6 rows x 4 rows).
  10. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

64g

Fat

24g

Carbs

9g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cinnamon Bun Bars?

Cinnamon Bun Bars takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cinnamon Bun Bars?

Cinnamon Bun Bars has approximately 218.5 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 18 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cinnamon Bun Bars?

The key ingredients for Cinnamon Bun Bars are Yellow Cake Mix, Butter, Milk, Eggs, Brown Sugar, Caramel Topping. See the full list with measurements above.

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