Homemade Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Homemade Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars. These delightful treats are soft, chewy, and generously dusted with a cinnamon-sugar topping that adds a perfect crunch. Made with simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, these bars come together quickly for any occasion—be it a family gathering, potluck, or just a cozy night in. With only 10 minutes of preparation time, you’ll have a delicious dessert that everyone will rave about.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- For the cinnamon sugar topping: 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the salt, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, stirring until just combined.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle it over the dough.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until set and lightly browned around the edges.
- Let cool before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg