Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars
These snickerdoodle cookie bars are a delicious and easy way to enjoy the classic snickerdoodle flavor in a convenient bar form. Perfect for parties or a simple treat!
Servings: 16
Adjust the serving amount to scale the ingredient list. Written quantities in the steps refer to the original recipe; adjust them in the same proportion. Timing may vary with batch size.
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.0.5 cup unsalted butter
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.0.5 cup unsalted butter
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.0.5 cup unsalted butter
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon sugar topping ingredients: granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.0.5 cup unsalted butter
- Press about two-thirds of the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping evenly over the dough.
- Dollop the remaining cookie dough over the cinnamon sugar and gently spread it to cover as much as possible.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
For extra soft bars, be careful not to overbake. You can also add a pinch of cream of tartar to the dough for a tangier snickerdoodle flavor.