Cream Cheese Squares

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Bottom crust: Unroll one can of dough and press it into the dish. Seal seams.
3. Filling: Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over crust.
4. Top crust: Unroll second can of dough and place over filling. Seal seams.
5. Topping: Pour melted butter over the top. Mix remaining ¼ cup sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle evenly.
6. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
7. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Tips

• Use softened cream cheese for smooth texture
• Chill before slicing for clean cuts
• Optional glaze: Mix powdered sugar with a little milk and drizzle over cooled bars

Variations

• Add lemon juice and zest for a citrus twist
• Sprinkle chopped nuts for texture
• Mix in chocolate chips for extra sweetness