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Chewy snickerdoodle bars taste just like the famous cookie only thicker, for a more filling bite. Powder sugar glaze is the icing on top!
Snickerdoodle bars are a fan’s dream! They are tender and delicious. For more snickerdoodle goodness try my Snickerdoodle Bread and Snickerdoodle Cookies!
Soft + Thick!
I LOVE Snickerdoodles and was super excited when my SIL made some snickerdoodle bars for a family gathering. The hubby was even more excited! He said they were just the right amount of sweet.
Well, I asked if she would share the recipe and she was happy to do so. I hope you like them as much as we did.
They are thick and chewy with just the right amount of crunch.
A Quick Prep!
This snickerdoodle bars recipe preps in minutes for all the flavors of snickerdoodles in bar form!
PREP. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 9×13 baking pan. In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
BATTER. In a large bowl beat butter until cream. Beat in sugars. Gradually beat eggs and vanilla until combined on low speed. Beat in dry ingredients until combined.
LAYER. Spoon ½ the cookie dough batter into the pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture (1 tablespoon of each) evenly over the batter—spoon teaspoons of remaining batter in an even layer over the cinnamon/sugar mixture.
BAKE. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
GLAZE. In a small bowl stir glaze ingredients (1 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoons milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla) until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over bars. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips + Storing Info
Here are some tips for easy baking!
Mixing the batter. Use the paddle attachment on a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer.
Don’t overmix the cookie dough as it can create a denser texture.
Easy clean up. Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal and easier cleanup.
Glaze. It’s easiest to drizzle the glaze out of a plastic baggie with a cut corner or with it dripping off a spoon.
STORE leftover snickerdoodle cookie bars on the counter, covered, for up to 3-5 days.
FREEZE. Let the bars cool completely and store them in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
Recipe FAQ
Desserts like cakes, brownies, and cookie bars are best when baked in a metal pan because the dessert is cooked more evenly than when cooked in a glass dish.
Like other cookies, these bars freeze really well. Let the bars cool and the glaze set before storing. I like to put each square in a fold-top sandwich bag and then store them together in a freezer Ziploc. They’ll keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
I have claimed this recipe to be snickerdoodle bars, without using any cream of tartar. I’m going to stand by my recipe as written, but for you die-hards, you can add 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar to the recipe.
For More Great Bar Recipes, Try:
Snickerdoodle Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup butter or margarine
- 1¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 9×13 pan. In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl beat butter until cream. Beat in sugars. Gradually beat eggs and vanilla until combined on low speed. Beat in dry ingredients until combined.
- Spoon ½ the batter into the pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle cinnamon/sugar mixture (1 tablespoon of each) evenly over batter.
- Spoon teaspoons of remaining batter evenly over cinnamon/sugar mixture.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- In a small bowl stir glaze ingredients (1 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoon milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla) until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over bars. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These look delicious!
Boy, do these ever look and sound yummy! These will surely be a hit with us!
Can;t wait to try this recipe!
Those look super yummy! I would love for you to share this (and any other creations) at Pin It and Win It Wednesday @ http://www.cheapcraftymama.com!
Snickerdoodles… oh how I love snickerdoodles!! These look scrumptious Kristyn!
I know I’d love a bar version. Great idea!
Thank you, Barbara! I think you’ll love it too if you’re a Snickerdoodle fan. Let me know if you try it out. 🙂
Yum! I love Snickerdoodles and making them into bars makes them ever better. Can’t wait to try them!
Let me know if you do!! Wish you could have come up to SNAP this weekend. It would have been awesome to finally meet. 🙂
Kristyn, these look wonderful! i love snickerdoodles. and i love bar cookies. must make these sometime! TGIF! 🙂
Let me know if you try them out, Sally! I think you will love them. 🙂
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yum what a great treat!
Thank you, Sue!! 🙂