Cinnamon Roll Cookie Bars

These are delicious and took second place in a baking competition at work. Big thanks to Shelly of Cookies & Cups for this tasty creation.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 1 9x13 pan

Ingredients

• Bars

• 15 1⁄4 ounces  vanilla cake mix
• 3  ounces vanilla pudding mix, Cook and Serve not instant (box that serves 4)
• 3⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 1⁄2 cup light brown sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1  tablespoon water
• 2  tablespoons cinnamon

• Frosting

• 8  ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1⁄4 cup butter, room temperature
• 5  cups powdered sugar

• Cinnamon Sugar to garnish

• 2  tablespoons powdered sugar
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Spray 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray, set aside.
3. In large bowl combine all ingredients for the bars. Stir until there are no lumps.
4. Spread into prepared baking dish and bake 20-30 minutes until edges are golden.
5. Let cool completely before frosting (let mine sit 2 hours).
6. Frosting:
7. In mixing bowl beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Slowly add the powdered sugar and continue beating for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
8. Spread on cooled bars.
9. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top for garnish, I used a sieve to create just a light dusting.
10. Cut into squares when ready to serve.
11. Notes:
12. Store chilled because of the frosting.