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.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25-30 minutes
Total Time:40-45 minutes
Yield:12-16 bars (depending on size) 1x
Category:Dessert, Snack
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American, Homemade
Diet:Vegetarian
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.