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Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars
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Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

Classic snickerdoodle flavors in an easy to make, time-saving bar cookie form.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

2 1/3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla Cinnamon Filling: 4 tablespoons butter, melted 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cinnamon 2 tablespoons flour Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 1-2 tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 2 1/3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Cinnamon Filling:

  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons flour

Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on high speed until creamy. Beat in sugars. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined.
  • Spoon half of the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. In a small bowl, combine ingredients for cinnamon filling. Dollop cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over batter.
  • Spoon remaining batter evenly over cinnamon-sugar mixture. Swirl slightly with a sharp knife to create a marbled effect.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely before adding glaze, about 1 hour.
  • In small bowl, whisk together glaze ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over bars then cut into squares to serve.