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Apple Snickerdoodle Bars

Delicious Apple Snickerdoodle Bars to Sweeten Your Day

These Apple Snickerdoodle Bars combine classic snickerdoodle flavor with juicy apples, creating a comforting treat that's easy to make and perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 medium apple peeled and finely diced
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoon sugar mixed with Ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • 8×8-inch baking pan
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Apple Snickerdoodle Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and ¼ cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, ¼ teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in 1 finely diced medium apple until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  8. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon for the topping.
  9. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter and bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes.
  10. Allow the Apple Snickerdoodle Bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out and cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use softened but not melted butter for optimal texture. Avoid overmixing after combining wet and dry ingredients to prevent tough bars.

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