Apple Snickerdoodle Bars
Delicious and soft cookie bars combining the flavors of snickerdoodles and apples, perfect for dessert or sharing.
Ingredients
For the Bars
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 medium apple, peeled and finely diced Tart apples like Granny Smith recommended.
For the Topping
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apple gently to keep the texture light.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Baking
- In a small bowl, mix together the topping sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving.
Notes
These bars can be served warm with vanilla ice cream or enjoyed with coffee or tea. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.