Description
These Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars are a soft, cinnamon-sugar-packed treat that’s perfect for any occasion! Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these bars are sure to be a crowd favorite.
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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Spread the Dough: Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Top with Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon and granulated sugar. Sprinkle this mixture over the dough.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the cookie bars to cool in the pan before cutting them into squares or bars.
- Serve: Enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of cinnamon in the topping based on your personal preference.
- If you prefer a chewier texture, you can slightly underbake the bars, keeping them soft and gooey in the center.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg