Description
Delight in these soft and chewy Snickerdoodle Bars, featuring the classic cinnamon-sugar combination of traditional snickerdoodles in a convenient bar form. Perfectly buttery with a hint of cinnamon spice, these bars are easy to make and ideal for sharing or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
For the Topping
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon, for sprinkling
- ½ cup brown sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper, ensuring some overhang for easy removal of the bars after baking.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes fluffy and smooth, which usually takes a few minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to fully incorporate them. Then stir in the vanilla extract until evenly combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, and baking soda to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and spices.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring just enough for the dough to come together; avoid overmixing.
- Spread Dough in Pan: Evenly spread the prepared dough into the greased or parchment-lined baking pan, smoothing the top for uniform thickness.
- Bake the Bars: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Topping: While the bars are baking, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle Topping: Once the bars are baked, immediately sprinkle the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture evenly over the top to add that signature snickerdoodle flavor.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang and cutting into 16 squares for serving.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted to achieve the best texture for the bars.
- Using cream of tartar is essential to achieve the classic snickerdoodle tang and texture.
- For easy removal, lining the pan with parchment paper is highly recommended.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Ensure the bars are completely cool before cutting to prevent crumbling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
