Snickerdoodle Bars
Snickerdoodle bars combine the soft, chewy texture of a cookie with the ease of a bar recipe.
Ingredients
For the Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
For the Topping:
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ cup white or dark chocolate chips optional
- Pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth optional
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of softened butter with 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Spread the Dough in the Pan
- Prepare the Pan: Grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Spread the Dough: Evenly press the dough into the prepared pan using a spatula or lightly dampened hands.
Add the Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- Mix Topping: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
- Sprinkle: Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top of the dough.
Bake
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centre is set. A toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean.
- Cool: Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or rectangles.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal
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