Description
Snickerdoodle cookie bars offer all the cinnamon-sugar goodness of traditional snickerdoodle cookies in a simpler, quicker form. No rolling dough into individual balls, just mix, spread, and bake to enjoy chewy, cinnamon-sweet bars perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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1 cup softened butter (unsalted)
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon cinnamon
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan.
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Mix cinnamon and sugar for topping and sprinkle over the dough.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the bars cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing into squares.
Notes
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Avoid overmixing the dough to keep the bars soft and chewy.
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Check the bars near the end of baking to prevent overbaking and drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: snickerdoodle, cookie bars, cinnamon, easy dessert, chewy bars