Here’s a recipe for Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars—soft, chewy, and loaded with cinnamon-sugar goodness, just like the classic cookies but in easy-to-serve bar form! Perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or a cozy dessert.
Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars 🍪✨
Prep Time: 10 mins | Bake Time: 25-30 mins | Servings: 12 bars
Ingredients:
For the Bars:
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cream of tartar (key for that classic snickerdoodle tang!)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions:
1. Prep the Oven & Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
2. Make the Dough
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
3. Layer & Swirl
- Press 2/3 of the dough into the prepared pan (it will be thick—use wet hands or a spatula).
- Mix sugar and cinnamon for the topping, then sprinkle half over the dough.
- Dot the remaining dough over the top (it won’t fully cover—that’s okay!). Swirl gently with a knife.
- Sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar on top.
4. Bake & Cool
- Bake 25-30 mins until edges are golden and the center is set.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Tips & Variations:
🍯 Gooey Center: Underbake slightly (25 mins) for extra chew.
🍫 Chocolate Twist: Add ½ cup white chocolate chips to the dough.
🌱 Gluten-Free: Use 1:1 GF flour blend.
🔥 Spiced Up: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon sugar.
Why You’ll Love These:
✅ No chilling or rolling—easier than traditional snickerdoodles!
✅ Soft, buttery, and cinnamony with that signature tang.
✅ Perfect for gifting—stack in a cookie tin with parchment between layers.
Serve with a glass of milk or crumble over ice cream! Want a blondie version or cream cheese swirl? Ask below! 😊