Description
Irresistible Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars blend classic cinnamon warmth with buttery sweetness, creating a nostalgic dessert that melts in your mouth. Craving comfort and simplicity, you’ll love these homemade bars that deliver pure, delightful satisfaction.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 2/3 cups (637 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 g) butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups (350 g) granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Using an electric mixer, whip softened butter with sugar until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Transfer batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a level surface.
- Create a fragrant topping by combining sugar and cinnamon, then generously dust over the entire batter surface.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for golden edges and a slightly firm center that passes the toothpick test.
- Remove from oven and let completely cool in the pan, allowing the bars to set and develop a perfect texture before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for easier creaming and smoother texture, preventing dense or tough bars.
- Use fresh, high-quality cinnamon for a more robust and aromatic flavor profile in the topping.
- Adjust baking time carefully to maintain a soft, chewy center while achieving golden-brown edges for perfect texture.
- Customize by adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra richness and personal flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg