Cozy Apple Snickerdoodle Bars
These gooey and chewy bars combine the warm, cinnamon-spiced flavor of apples with buttery snickerdoodle cookie dough, making them the perfect fall treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (150g) apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (115g) of softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar until light and fluffy. This takes about 2-3 minutes with a whisk or wooden spoon.
- Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined. Be careful not to overmix—the dough should be thick but spreadable.
- Fold in 1 cup (150g) peeled, diced apples. The apples should be cut into small, even pieces to ensure even baking.
- Transfer the dough to your prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer with a spatula.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle it generously over the top of the dough.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper.
- Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the gooey goodness!
Notes
[‘Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best results.’, ‘Avoid overmixing the dough to ensure a tender texture.’, ‘Start checking the bars at the 25-minute mark to avoid overbaking.’, ‘Let the bars cool completely before cutting to ensure clean slices.’, ‘The recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch pan with adjusted baking time.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180200
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: apple dessert, snickerdoodle bars, fall recipe, cinnamon, easy dessert, autumn treat