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Tender Thick Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

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These tender thick snickerdoodle cookie bars offer a perfect chewy center with a warm cinnamon sugar crust, making them an easy and cozy snack for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (345g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (115g)
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened (170g)
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (300g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar topping: ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g) and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Whisk together dry ingredients: sift or whisk 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and cream cheese: In a large bowl, beat ¾ cup softened unsalted butter and 4 oz softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add sugars and eggs: Gradually add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar while mixing on medium speed. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then add 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract until creamy and light.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Spread dough in pan: Use a spatula to evenly press the dough into the prepared pan. Dampening your hands can help with sticky dough.
  7. Prepare topping: Mix ¼ cup granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the dough and gently press it in with hands or spatula.
  8. Bake: Place pan in the oven and bake for 28-32 minutes until edges are lightly golden and center is soft. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool and slice: Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into 12 squares.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Press the cinnamon sugar topping into the dough before baking to create a crackly crust. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep bars tender. Let bars cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. For dairy-free or vegan versions, substitute cream cheese and butter with plant-based alternatives and use flax eggs.

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Keywords: snickerdoodle, cookie bars, cinnamon sugar, easy snack, cozy dessert, chewy bars, cream cheese cookie bars

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