Smart Recipe Kitchen

2026-04-19

Serves / Time / Why it works

Serves 12 to 16 bars | ~40 minutes | A one-pan dessert bar with an easy batter, soft center, and crowd-friendly sweetness.

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 to 1.5 cups featured mix-ins or swirl ingredients

Method

1) Heat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 or 9x9 pan.

2) Stir together dry ingredients.

3) Whisk melted butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla.

4) Fold in dry ingredients and mix-ins.

5) Spread in pan, bake until set, and cool before slicing.

Tips

• Cool fully for clean bars.
• A parchment sling makes removal easier.