Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

Here’s a delicious and simple recipe for Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars. These bars are soft, chewy, and bursting with cinnamon-sugar goodness, perfect for any occasion!

Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the cinnamon-sugar topping:

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Mix the dry ingredients:

   • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream the butter and sugar:

   • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

4. Add the egg and vanilla:

   • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

5. Combine with dry ingredients:

   • Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. The dough will be thick.

6. Prepare the cinnamon-sugar topping:

   • In a small bowl, combine the 2 tbsp of granulated sugar and 1 tbsp of cinnamon.

7. Spread the dough:

   • Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking dish, pressing it down to fill the bottom of the dish.

8. Top with cinnamon-sugar:

   • Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top of the dough.

9. Bake:

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs. The edges should be golden brown.

10. Cool and cut:

• Let the bars cool in the baking dish for 10-15 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.

Tips:

• For extra chewiness: Make sure not to overbake the bars. They’ll continue to firm up as they cool.
• Add-ins: You can add white chocolate chips, or chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra texture.
• Storage: Store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

These Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars are the perfect treat for snacking or sharing with friends and family! Enjoy! 🍪✨