Description
Apple Snickerdoodle Bars are a delightful blend of soft, chewy texture and warm cinnamon-spiced flavor. Packed with tender apple chunks and topped with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar sprinkle, these bars come together quickly, making them perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings. Relive cherished moments with each bite of this nostalgic dessert that’s sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups diced tart apples (like Granny Smith)
- For topping: 2 tbsp coarse sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced apples.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top before sprinkling the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown; cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (75g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg