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Chewy Snickerdoodle Bars

These Chewy Snickerdoodle Bars feature a soft, buttery interior and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Room temperature
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Topping
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon For topping
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar For topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and 1.5 cups of granulated sugar together until light and fluffy—about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
  7. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture generously over the cookie batter.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling
  1. Allow the bars to cool in the pan before cutting them into squares.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and avoid packing down the flour when measuring. Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting.