The Best Snickerdoodle Bars
The Best Snickerdoodle Bars transform the beloved cinnamon sugar cookie into a soft, chewy bar form. The batter combines melted butter, eggs, sugars, and a hint of vanilla with flour, cream of tartar, and an optional pinch of salt for balance. A generous cinnamon-sugar sprinkle on top melts into the batter while baking, creating a sweet, mildly spiced crust that complements the tender and slightly tangy base. Baked in an 8-by-8-inch pan and cooled before slicing, these bars provide an easy way to enjoy snickerdoodle flavors with a moist texture and cinnamon warmth throughout.
Ingredients
Batter
- ½ cup butter melted, unsalted
- 1 egg large
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon salt optional and to taste
For Sprinkling
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Batter – Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl melt the butter, about 1 minute on high power.
- Wait momentarily before adding the egg so you don’t scramble it. Add the egg, sugars, vanilla, and whisk until smooth.
- Add the flour, cream of tartar, optional salt and stir until just combined, don’t overmix.
- Turn batter out into prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula; set aside.
- For Sprinkling – In a bowl (same one used for the batter is okay), combine the sugar, cinnamon, and stir.
- Using a small spoon, evenly sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over the prepared pan. Looks like a lot but it sinks down and soaks in while baking.
- Bake for about 24 to 25 minutes, or until done. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean, or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter. Place pan on top of a wire rack to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Bars will keep airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
- Adapted from The Best Snickerdoodles
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 8x8 pan, 9 to 12 generous squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.