Save Cheerful, buttery bars with a soft, pie-like base, studded with colorful sprinkles and topped with a crackly cinnamon sugar crust. Perfect for parties or sweet snacking.
I first baked these bars for my daughter's birthday party, and they vanished before I could even slice the last piece! Mixing the batter is quick and easy, and the sprinkles make these treats extra special for any celebration.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (225 g), softened
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 g) for bars, 1/4 cup (50 g) for topping
- Light brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100 g), packed
- Eggs: 2 large, room temperature
- Pure vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 g)
- Baking powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Rainbow sprinkles (jimmies preferred): 1/2 cup (80 g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 tablespoon (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare pan:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- Cream butter and sugars:
- Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 2 to 3 minutes).
- Add wet ingredients:
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until combined.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine mixtures:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until incorporated.
- Fold in sprinkles:
- Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles.
- Spread dough:
- Spread dough evenly into prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Make topping:
- Stir together granulated sugar (for topping) and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over batter.
- Bake:
- Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, until edges are golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool and slice:
- Cool completely in pan on wire rack before lifting out and slicing into bars.
Save This recipe is always a hit at bake sales or family gatherings. My kids love helping sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping, and sharing these bars with friends is now a sweet tradition in our home.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, 9x9-inch baking pan, parchment paper, electric mixer or whisk, rubber spatula, wire rack, measuring cups and spoons.
Allergen Information
Contains milk (butter), eggs, wheat (flour), and possible soy in sprinkles. Sprinkles may have traces of nuts or soy; check packaging if allergies are a concern.
Nutritional Information
Per bar: 220 calories, 10 g total fat, 30 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein.
Save Enjoy these Cinnamon Sugar Funfetti Pie Bars at your next party—each bite feels like a celebration!
Recipe Help & FAQs
- → How do I keep sprinkles from bleeding?
Use rod-shaped jimmies instead of nonpareils for vibrant color without bleeding into the dough.
- → Can I freeze these bars?
Yes, store them in an airtight container and freeze for up to one month. Thaw before serving.
- → What is the ideal pan size?
A 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking pan provides perfect thickness and even baking for these bars.
- → Can I add extra spices?
A pinch of nutmeg in the topping adds warmth and enhances the flavor profile.
- → How do I know when bars are baked?
Edges should be golden, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean—typically after 28-32 minutes.
- → What is the best way to slice?
Cool completely in the pan, then use the parchment overhang to lift out and slice with a sharp knife.