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Easy Snickerdoodle Bars

These Snickerdoodle Bars are sweet and chewy with just the right amount of cinnamon flavor. They’re topped with a luscious frosting that perfectly balances the dessert!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Cooling Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 16
Calories: 262 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Bars
  • ½ cup softened unsalted butter
  • ½ cup white granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
For the Frosting
  • 6 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup softened unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon coarse kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Line an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 baking dish with parchment paper. Use the butter wrappers to grease the parchment paper. Set aside.
  3. To a bowl add the butter and sugars. Mix with a stand mixer or hand mixer over medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla to the bowl. Mix with the stand mixer or hand mixer until combined. Set aside.
  5. In a separate bowl add the rest of the bars' ingredients. Mix with a whisk or fork until combined.
  6. Transfer the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Use a spoon to mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Transfer the bar mixture to the baking dish.
  8. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out almost clean. A few crumbs or a little bit of batter are OK. The center will be soft.
  9. If the top gets too brown you can lightly add aluminum foil to the top.
  10. Transfer the bars from your baking dish to a cooling rack.
  11. Allow the bars to cool for at least 1 hour or until completely cool before topping with the frosting.
  12. To a bowl add the cream cheese frosting ingredients. Mix with a hand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes or until fluffy.
  13. Transfer the frosting to the bars. Evenly spread the frosting.
  14. Cut into bars.

Notes

  • Cool completely: Ensure the bars have cooled completely before adding the frosting. Otherwise, it will melt and slide off the top.
  • Don’t overbake: Some crumbs on the toothpick are fine. If you bake the bars too long, they will become dry and crumbly.
  • Skip the frosting: The frosting is optional! Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top if you prefer a more classic snickerdoodle look.

Nutrition Information

Calories 262kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 130mg (5%) Potassium 55mg (2%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 529IU (11%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 262

% Daily Value*

Calories 262kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 130mg 5%
Potassium 55mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 529IU 11%
Vitamin C 0.01mg 0%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.