Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

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Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

A soft and chewy bar version of classic snickerdoodle cookies, with a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping!

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Ingredients

(Makes 12-16 bars)

For the Dough:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:

• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Instructions (Construction)

1. Preheat the Oven
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the Dough
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together until creamy.
   • Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
   • Gradually mix in dry ingredients until fully combined.
3. Assemble & Add Topping
   • Spread dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
   • In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar for the topping.
   • Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough.
4. Bake
   • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
   • Let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before slicing into bars.

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Variations

• Extra Soft & Gooey: Reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes.
• Cinnamon Swirl: Swirl extra cinnamon-sugar mixture into the dough before baking.
• Brown Sugar Twist: Swap ¼ cup granulated sugar for brown sugar for a richer taste.
• Frosted Version: Drizzle with a vanilla glaze or spread a cream cheese frosting on top.

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Tips

• Don’t overbake! The bars continue to firm up as they cool.
• For even texture, press the dough evenly into the pan before baking.
• Want thicker bars? Use a 9×5-inch loaf pan instead of an 8×8.

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Nutrition Facts (Approximate per serving)

(Based on 16 bars)

• Calories: ~120 kcal
• Protein: ~1.5g
• Carbohydrates: ~18g
• Fat: ~5g
• Sugar: ~10g

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Serving Suggestions

• Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Pair with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for later!

This keeps it simple, chewy, and full of cinnamon-sugar goodness! Let me know if you’d like any tweaks.