Description
Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars are soft, buttery dessert bars with a cinnamon-sugar topping, combining the chewy texture of classic snickerdoodles with the ease of bar cookies. Their comforting flavor and nostalgic charm make them perfect for holidays, weeknight treats, or cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar for the topping, then sprinkle evenly over the dough.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- For a richer vanilla flavor, use vanilla bean paste instead of extract.
- You can add white chocolate chips or a swirl of cream cheese for variation.
- Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Double the recipe and use a 9×13-inch pan for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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