Chewy Snickerdoodle Bars

We all know that wonderful cookie that is made around the Holidays, it has just a slight tang to it, yet it is covered in a Cinnamon and sugar topping. I remember how good the house smelled when we made these over the Holidays when I was growing up.

As I got older, I had to ask why these cookies were only for around the Holidays.

The Snickerdoodle is a simple cookie, it is not decorated for any Holiday, no special colored sugar or colored candies, just a simple sugar type cookie that is not a sugar cookie.

It is time to enjoy these cookies again, but make them into bars by following this recipe. This is one of those recipes that should be enjoyed all year long!

Frequently Asked Questions:

            Are these difficult to make?

These Snickerdoodle bars are not difficult to make, they are not time consuming, BUT they are delicious.

            How do I store these bars?

These Snickerdoodle Bars can be kept in an airtight container, which will help them stay fresh for up to 4 or 5 days. If the bars are kept in the refrigerator, they will stay fresh a day or two longer, just be sure to keep them covered.

            What makes this a special recipe?

It is not so much the recipe, it is how the Snickerdoodle Bars are made. Rather than one cookie at a time, we put the dough into a baking pan and bake it all at once.

What do you need to make Chewy Snickerdoodle Bars

            ¾ cup Brown Sugar

            1 cup Granulated Sugar

            2 eggs

            ¾ cup Butter, melted

            2 tsp Vanilla extract

            2 cups flour

            1 tsp Baking Powder

            1 tsp Cream of Tartar

            ½ tsp Salt

Topping:

            ¼ cup granulated Sugar

            2 tsp Cinnamon

How to make Chewy Snickerdoodle Bars

FIRST STEP:

Preheat the oven to 350* and grease a 9×13 baking pan

Mix the melted butter with the sugars and beat until smooth

Continue to mix and add in the eggs and the vanilla

Add in the flour, Cream of Tartar, salt and baking powder and mix until completely combined

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SECOND STEP:

Spread the batter in the prepared pan

Combine the cinnamon and the sugar for the topping and sprinkle over the Snickerdoodle batter

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THIRD STEP:

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is just turning a light golden color

Allow to cool for 30 minutes before slicing

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Enjoy!

YUM!