Description
Sinful Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars blend cinnamon-sugar magic with buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Sweet comfort meets pure indulgence, promising delightful moments that melt hearts and satisfy cookie cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Binding and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor and Topping:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (180C) and preparing an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or a light grease coating.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, setting the dry mixture aside for later incorporation.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookie bars.
- Introduce egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, blending thoroughly until all components are seamlessly integrated.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Transfer the dough into the prepared pan, using gentle pressure to distribute it evenly across the surface, ensuring a uniform thickness.
- Create a cinnamon sugar topping by combining ground cinnamon with additional granulated sugar, then generously sprinkle the mixture across the entire dough surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and a clean toothpick test from the center.
- Remove from oven and allow the cookie bars to cool completely within the pan before slicing into individual servings.
- Cut into squares and serve at room temperature for optimal texture and flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose room temperature butter for easier creaming and smoother texture, ensuring the perfect soft and chewy consistency.
- Use fresh ground cinnamon for a more intense, aromatic flavor that elevates the classic snickerdoodle taste.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough, dense bars; mix just until ingredients are combined for tender results.
- Try gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising the classic snickerdoodle experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg