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Easy Snickerdoodle Bars

If you love snickerdoodle cookies, try these easy snickerdoodle bars. Made in one pan, this delicious cinnamon-y treat is ready in just over a half hour! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Cooling Time15 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Cookies & Bars
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

For Bars:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly (1 stick)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For Topping:

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare an 8 x 8-inch baking pan by spraying it lightly with non-stick spray, lining it with parchment paper so that the paper slightly overhangs, and spraying lightly again; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine melted butter, egg, ½ cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla, and stir or whisk until smooth.
    ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, 1 large egg, ½ cup granulated sugar, ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Add flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt; stir until just combined.
    1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon cream of tartar, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Scrape batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top; set aside.
  • In the same bowl, combine ¼ cup sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over the top of the dough. 
    ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Bake 24 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Place pan on wire rack to cool for at least 15 minutes. Lift bars out of pan using parchment paper, and cut into 16 servings.

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Notes

  • Make a double batch: Double all ingredients and use a 9 x 13 inch pan. Increase cooking time to 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, or with a few moist crumbs.
  • To freeze: Bars can be frozen up to 3 months in airtight container.
  • Adapted from Averie Cooks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1small bar | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

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