Description
Deliciously soft and chewy Snickerdoodle Bars inspired by the classic cinnamon sugar cookie, baked to perfection with a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, plus 2 tablespoons for topping
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting the paper overhang the sides for easy removal later.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking to maintain a soft and chewy texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the bars out of the pan and slice into squares or rectangles for serving.
Notes
- Ensure not to overbake to keep the bars soft and chewy instead of dry.
- Use parchment paper with an overhang for easy removal of the bars from the pan.
- You can store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For extra flavor, try adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Snickerdoodle bars, cinnamon sugar bars, chewy cookie bars, cinnamon dessert, baked dessert
