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Snickerdoodle Bars Recipe

Snickerdoodle Bars Recipe

These Snickerdoodle Bars are soft, chewy, and full of warm cinnamon goodness. Perfect for dessert, snacks, or a sweet treat any time of day.
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Ingredients
  

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp cream of tartar

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

2 tsp ground cinnamon

2 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)

Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x13-inch pan.
    Mix 2 tsp cinnamon with 2 tbsp sugar for topping.
    Whisk melted butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar, then beat in eggs and vanilla.
    Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and 2 tsp cinnamon; fold into wet mixture.
    Spread dough evenly in pan.
    Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
    Bake 25–30 minutes until edges are golden and center has moist crumbs.
    Cool 15–20 minutes, lift out, and slice.
    Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

• Cream of tartar = authentic snickerdoodle tang• Slightly under-bake for chewiest texture• Freezes perfectly• Try brown butter or cream cheese swirl