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Easy Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

ll the cozy cinnamon-sugar flavors of snickerdoodle cookies baked into chewy cookie bars. Perfect for holidays, bake sales, or a sweet treat anytime!
Course Cookies and Squares, Dessert
Cuisine North American
Keyword cookie bar recipes, holiday cookie recipes, snickerdoodle cookie bars, snickerdoodle cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 483kcal
Author Judy Kahansky

Equipment

Ingredients

For the cookie bars -

  • 2 ⅔ c flour
  • 2 t baking powder
  • 1 t salt
  • 2 c brown sugar
  • 1 c unsalted butter softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 t vanilla

For the cinnamon/sugar topping -

  • 2 T sugar
  • 2 T cinnamon
  • ¼ t ground ginger

For the glaze -

  • 1 c powdered sugar
  • ½ c heavy whipping cream
  • 1 T cinnamon
  • 1 t vanilla
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F/180C degrees. Spray or line a 13x9 baking pan and set aside.

Cookie Bar Batter

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Mix on low until combined.
  • Add in the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix thoroughly, scraping the sides often.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly.

Cinnamon/Sugar Mix

  • In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon, sugar and ginger. Sprinkle this mixture over the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are golden brown. Allow to cool.

Make the Glaze

  • For the glaze - in a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, heavy cream, cinnamon and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled blondies.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Storage: Cookie Bars can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

These cookie bar servings are generous. You can get 16-20 bars from a 9 X 13 pan. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 658IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg
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