Description
Classic Snickerdoodle cookie bars blend cinnamon-sugar comfort with nostalgic home-baked goodness. Crisp edges and chewy centers create an irresistible dessert you’ll crave from first delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (150 g) packed brown sugar
- ¾ cup (170 g) fully melted unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for topping)
- 2 tsps pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsps ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- ½ tsp fine salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Combine melted butter with granulated and brown sugars in a large mixing bowl, whisking until smooth and well-blended.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the sugar mixture, then add vanilla extract, stirring until fully integrated.
- In a separate bowl, carefully sift flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt to eliminate potential lumps.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until a consistent batter forms without overmixing.
- Spread the batter evenly across the prepared baking pan, ensuring a smooth and level surface.
- Create the signature cinnamon topping by mixing granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Generously sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture across the entire surface of the batter, covering it completely.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 22-24 minutes, watching for a light golden color and slight firmness at the edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely for approximately 45 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Chill the butter before mixing to create a more stable dough texture that prevents spreading during baking.
- Use room temperature eggs to ensure even incorporation and smoother blending with other ingredients.
- Swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals without compromising taste.
- Reduce sugar content by 25% for a less sweet version that maintains the classic snickerdoodle flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 92 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg