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Apple Pie Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

  • Author: Rachel Summers
  • Total Time: 50-56 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x

Description

These easy cookie bars combine the chewy goodness of snickerdoodles with gooey apple pie filling and a cinnamon sugar swirl. Perfect for potlucks, brunches, or any time you crave a comforting, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium, Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for apple layer)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for apple layer)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, for apple layer)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for apple layer)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for apple layer)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for cinnamon swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly coat with nonstick spray.
  2. In a bowl, toss apples with 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 tablespoon flour, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk melted butter, 1 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract; whisk until combined.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined. Dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
  6. Spread about two-thirds of the dough evenly in the prepared pan.
  7. Sprinkle the apple mixture evenly over the base layer. Gently press apples into the dough.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the apples. Patchwork is fine.
  9. In a small bowl, stir together 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons melted butter until thick and sandy. Spoon dollops over the top layer and swirl with a butter knife.
  10. Bake for 30-36 minutes, until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
  11. Let bars cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before lifting out.
  12. Slice into squares or rectangles and serve.

Notes

For gluten-free bars, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute vegan butter. Chill bars before slicing for cleaner edges. Use fresh, crisp apples for best texture. Double the cinnamon swirl for extra flavor. Bars freeze well for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-36 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (1/16th of pan)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 20
  • Sodium: 120
  • Fat: 9
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 32
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 4

Keywords: apple pie bars, snickerdoodle bars, cinnamon dessert, easy cookie bars, fall baking, apple dessert, potluck recipe, kid-friendly dessert

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