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Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

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Delightful chewy snickerdoodle cookie bars with cinnamon sugar topping, perfect for sharing and indulging.

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sugar (for topping)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy in a large bowl.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Mix the sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle it evenly over the batter.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

Common mistakes include overmixing and incorrect measurements. To make the bars more chewy, use brown sugar.

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