Snickerdoodle Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
24 mins
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Additional Time
56 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
1 8x8-inch pan
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Calories
448 kcal
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Course
Others
Snickerdoodle Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
This recipe begins by combining snickerdoodle cookie mix with egg, softened butter, and cinnamon to create a dense dough. The dough is pressed into a prepared 8×8-inch pan, sprinkled evenly with a cinnamon and sugar mixture, then baked until the center sets. The result is a soft, dense bar with a gently crisp top layer from the cinnamon sugar.
The cream cheese frosting adds a smooth, rich contrast with its mix of cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and salt. Spread over cooled bars and topped with sprinkles, it balances the cinnamon spice with creamy sweetness. The bars hold their shape well, making them easy to cut and serve.
They can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to four days, or refrigerated for up to one week, maintaining their texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Bars
- snickerdoodle cookie mix one package, Krusteaz brand
- 1 egg large
- ½ cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 to 2 teaspoons cinnamon or to taste
- 1 cinnamon and sugar mix Krusteaz brand packet
Frosting
- whipped cream cheese frosting store bought, one 14-ounce tub
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- 6 ounces cream cheese softened (lite okay)
- ¼ cup butter unsalted, softened
- 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- about 3 to 4 tablespoons red green, and white holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Bars – Heat oven to 350F, line an 8×8-inch pan with aluminum foil for easier cleanup, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- To a large bowl add all the cookie mix, egg, butter, cinnamon, and mix with a handheld electric mixer until combined; dough is dense and stiff.
- Turn dough out into prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula as necessary.
- Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-and-sugar over the top and bake for about 23 to 25 minutes, or until center is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Allow bars to cool completely in pan on a wire rack before frosting.
- Frosting – To a large bowl, add the cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, salt, and beat with a handheld electric mixer until smooth.
- Turn frosting out over the bars and evenly sprinkle with sprinkles before serving. Bars will keep airtight at room temp for up to 4 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week. I am comfortable storing frosted items at room temp but if you're not, store in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18x8-inch pan
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 221mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 64g | 128% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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