Sweet, salty bars blend cheese, pretzel, pancake, and churro flavors for a unique breakfast or dessert treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
06 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
10 - 1 cup mini salted pretzels, roughly crushed
11 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
→ Churro Topping
12 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
14 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together whole milk, eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined; avoid overmixing for optimal texture.
05 - Fold in crushed mini salted pretzels and shredded sharp cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
06 - Transfer batter to prepared pan and level surface. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
07 - While bars are baking, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
08 - Once baked, remove pan from oven and immediately brush the surface with melted unsalted butter. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar topping evenly over bars.
09 - Allow bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using parchment overhang. Cool further, slice into bars, and serve warm or at room temperature.
