Description
Snickerdoodle cookie bars deliver classic cinnamon-sugar comfort with a delightful twist on traditional cookies. Buttery, tender squares promise pure homemade happiness for cookie enthusiasts craving that perfect blend of sweet nostalgia and irresistible texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (180C) and preparing a baking pan with grease or parchment paper.
- Create a foundation by whisking flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Transform butter and granulated sugar into a creamy, airy mixture using an electric mixer, beating until the texture becomes light and voluminous.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until the ingredients are seamlessly integrated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to develop a cohesive dough without overmixing.
- Transfer the dough into the prepared pan, using gentle pressure to distribute it evenly across the surface, creating a smooth, uniform layer.
- Craft a fragrant topping by combining ground cinnamon and granulated sugar in a separate small bowl, then generously dust the entire dough surface with this aromatic mixture.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the edges turn a rich golden brown and the center appears set.
- Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely within the pan, which helps them maintain structural integrity.
- Once cooled, slice into precise squares or rectangular bars, revealing the tender, cinnamon-kissed interior.
Notes
- Achieving the perfect texture requires using room temperature butter for smooth, even mixing and creamy consistency.
- Slightly underbake the bars to maintain that signature chewy center, ensuring they remain soft and tender when cooled.
- For gluten-free options, swap traditional flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to preserve the classic snickerdoodle taste and texture.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a pinch of cream of tartar, which provides a subtle tanginess characteristic of traditional snickerdoodle recipes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg