Gooey cinnamon squares from The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook: Recipes and Wisdom from an Obsessive Home Cook (page 207) by Deb Perelman

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  • rhughes24 on December 30, 2021

    So good. Agree with other reviewers that this is something you should make for a crowd.

  • mrsmadam on October 08, 2019

    These came out more cake like for me with no caramelized top or gooey layer. I did bake them longer as I wasn’t getting a good visual on the browned topping. Maybe I overdid that part. Nonetheless they were a huge hit with my husband’s lunch crowd.

  • EmilyR on October 03, 2019

    I decreased the amount of sugar in both the "cookie" and the "gooey topping", which was a good idea. I had planned to take this to a PTA meeting, but it wasn't cooled enough so make sure there is ample amounts of cooling time. I agree with the other reviews that this is over the top decadent even with reduced sugar.

  • WFPLCleanEating on July 15, 2016

    Not really my kind of dessert - very sweet with none of the things I like in a dessert (nuts, chocolate or fruit) so it won't be one I repeat. Went down well with some in the group and I imagine it would be good for a party as one 9x13 tray cut into 1" squares makes a lot of dessert. The texture is interesting with a sponge base and a gooey topping and then a caramelized cinnamon crunch on top. - Jane

  • louie734 on January 07, 2014

    Way over-the-top. Speaking of top, the topping is awesome. The recipe as written is only for large gatherings - a tiny piece is rich enough to be a serving. Will have to try halving and baking in an 8x8.

  • gastronom on December 24, 2012

    Very rich and surprisingly sweet. Over the top to me. One-inch squares are the largest pieces many folks could enjoy.

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