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Snickerdoodle Bars

These soft and chewy Snickerdoodle Bars have layers of cookie dough, cinnamon and glaze over top making these thick, buttery and irresistible. These are a definite MUST make!  
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Snickerdoodle, Snickerdoodle bar recipe, Snickerdoodle bars, Snickerdoodle recipe
Servings: 12 bars
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Bars

  • 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted softened butter
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Filling

  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray the bottom only of a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In small bowl combine 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt then set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon then set aside.
  • In large bowl, add ¾ cup unsalted softened butter . Using an electric hand mixer, beat the butter on high until creamy. Mix in 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar and ½ cup packed brown sugar. Gradually mix in 3 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the sugar mixture until combined.
  • On low speed, mix in the flour mixture until combined.
  • Spoon half of the batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the cinnamon filling mixture on top. Drop the rest of the batter by teaspoons on top of the cinnamon filling mixture.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the bars for 1 hour.
  • In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoons milk, and¼ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the frosting on the cooled bars and enjoy!

Notes

Updated on March 2, 2020
Original Post on September 13, 2012

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

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