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Gooey Cinnamon Squares
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Gooey Cinnamon Squares

These gooey cinnamon squares are gooey on the inside, with a nice sturdy cookie crust. The cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top makes this recipe a winner!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes

Ingredients

Cookie Base

  • 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk of choice

Gooey Layer

  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup milk of choice
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
  • 18 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Topping

  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a 9×13 inch casserole dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cookie base ingredients until fully combined. Press the cookie base in the casserole dish with a spatula.
  • In a large bowl (you can reuse the same one), mix together the gooey layer ingredients until fully combined. Pour onto the cookie layer.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the topping ingredients. Sprinkle over top the batter.
  • Place in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool, then cut into squares.