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Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars Recipe Easy Homemade 12-Count Bars

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Soft, chewy snickerdoodle cookie bars with a buttery cinnamon-sugar crust, perfect for sharing and easy to make in one pan.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • Optional: ½ cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch pan lightly or line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy bar removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for the topping.
  7. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan using a spatula.
  8. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar topping evenly over the batter.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden on top and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool the bars completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
  11. Slice into 12 bars using a sharp knife, cleaning the knife between cuts for neat edges.

Notes

Use softened butter (not melted) for best texture. Do not overmix after adding flour to avoid tough bars. Use fresh ground cinnamon for best flavor. Let bars cool completely before slicing. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For vegan, use vegan butter and flax eggs. Optional add-ins include chocolate chips or nuts.

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