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snickerdoodle bars

Chewy and thick, these bars are how to get your snickerdoodle fix, but with a lot less work
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 24 bars

ingredients

bars
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
topping
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch pan. Set aside
  • In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter and sugars until creamy and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla, beating until combined.
  • Add flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Beat until just combined, making sure not to over mix.
  • Press the dough into an even layer on the bottom the prepared pan.
  • In a small bowl, stir together sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on top of the dough evenly.
  • Bake for 22-26 minutes, until just set and the top is a light golden brown. Be sure not to over bake the bars!
  • Remove and let cool completely in the pan before slicing.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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nutrition

Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
Calories: 181kcal
Cuisine: American, Baking
Category: Dessert