These Snickerdoodle Bars Are Unreal! 🤩
These Snickerdoodle Bars are everything you love about the classic cookie… but WAY easier 😍✨ Soft, chewy, perfectly cinnamon-sugary, and baked in one pan. No rolling, no chilling — just mix, press, and bake! 🙌
What You Need 🛒
✅ 1/2 cup butter, softened
✅ 1/2 cup shortening
✅ 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
✅ 2 large eggs
✅ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
✅ 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
✅ 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
✅ 1 teaspoon baking soda
✅ 1/4 teaspoon salt
✅ 1 1/2 Tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
✅ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions 👩🍳
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F.
2️⃣ Cream together butter, shortening, and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well.
3️⃣ Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt just until combined.
4️⃣ Lightly grease a 9x13-inch pan. Press dough evenly into the bottom of the pan.
5️⃣ Mix 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the top.
6️⃣ Bake for 22–26 minutes (don’t overbake!). Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
These bars are soft in the center, perfectly golden on the edges, and totally irresistible 💛
SAVE this recipe! 💾 Find the full recipe at Tastes Better From Scratch (link in bio!)
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Baking snickerdoodle bars is a fantastic way to enjoy the classic flavors of a beloved cookie with much less fuss. One tip I’ve found helpful is to ensure your butter and shortening are softened to room temperature before you start mixing. This makes the creaming process smoother and yields a fluffier batter, resulting in a tender crumb. When mixing the cinnamon-sugar topping, don’t skimp on the cinnamon: it’s what gives these bars their signature snickerdoodle flavor. You can even experiment by swirling some cinnamon sugar into the dough before baking if you want pockets of cinnamon goodness throughout. If you’re using a 9x13-inch pan as suggested, lightly greasing it or lining it with parchment paper helps with easy removal and cleaner cuts. Remember, baking time is crucial; these bars should be golden on the edges but still soft in the center. Overbaking can dry them out, so it’s best to check around the 22-minute mark. For gluten-free variations, try substituting the all-purpose flour with a blend designed for baking or oat flour, but be mindful that texture and rise may vary slightly. These bars make a wonderful treat for gatherings or a cozy treat alongside a cup of coffee or tea. Their simple ingredients and straightforward steps mean you can whip them up anytime a sweet craving hits without any hassle. Overall, these homemade snickerdoodle bars offer a delicious, comforting dessert experience with less prep and cleanup than traditional cookies, making them perfect for both baking beginners and seasoned dessert lovers.
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