Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars
Soft, chewy, and coated in cinnamon sugar, these Snickerdoodle cookie bars offer all the comfort of a classic cookie—without the rolling or chilling. Easy, buttery, and ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon for topping
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
- Set the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar with a mixer or whisk until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined. Slowly stir in the dry ingredients until a thick dough forms. If sticky, add 1–2 tablespoons more flour.
- Press dough evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula or your hands. Mix 2 tablespoons sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the dough.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is just set. Let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes. Slice into squares or bars.