Easy Snickerdoodle Bars

5 from 8 votes

One of the most American of cookies is the Snickerdoodle, sweet buttery balls of dough rolled in cinnamon sugar. Get to the eating all the quicker with this delicious bar cookie recipe. These Snickerdoodle Bars are easy to make and taste just as good as the classic without the work.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: bars

Calories: 205kcal

Author: Jessica Fisher

Ingredients

¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup neutral oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt

Topping:

½ cup brown sugar packed
2 tablespoon unbleached, all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoon butter melted

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 °. Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and oil. Mix in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Blend just until mixed. Spread into the prepared pan. The dough will be fairly thick and appear a little greasy.
In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients and sprinkle them over the batter.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until crisp. All the dish to set for about 10 minutes before removing the entire piece, holding onto the edges of the parchment, and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely. Slice into squares and serve. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

Notes

To freeze: Cool the bars completely on a rack. Package cooled cookie bars in an airtight container and freeze for up to 6 weeks.

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