Description

These Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars bring all the classic flavors of snickerdoodle cookies into an easy, no-fuss bar form! Soft, buttery, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon, these bars have a slightly crisp cinnamon-sugar topping and a chewy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. They’re perfect for holiday trays, bake sales, or anytime you’re craving a cozy, homemade treat!

Ingredients

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For the Bars:

1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix until combined
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon
Make the Dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined
Press & Sprinkle: Spread the dough evenly into the baking dish. In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon, then sprinkle over the top
Bake: Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs

Cool & Slice: Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares for the best chewy texture!

Notes

Don’t overbake! The bars will look slightly underdone when you take them out but will firm up as they cool

For thicker bars, use a 9×9-inch pan and increase the baking time by 5 minutes

Want extra flavor? Stir in white chocolate chips or chopped pecans before baking

Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 22
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American