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Apple Snickerdoodle Bars Recipe

Apple Snickerdoodle Bars Recipe

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These Apple Snickerdoodle Bars combine the comforting flavors of snickerdoodles and apple pie in a delightful dessert that’s perfect for fall.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and finely diced

Topping:

  • 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugars: Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Mix wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Add apple: Fold in diced apple.
  7. Spread batter: Spread batter into prepared pan.
  8. Add topping: Mix topping sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over batter.
  9. Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool and serve: Cool completely before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter.
  • Use softened butter.
  • For richer flavor, lightly toast spices before adding.
  • Cool completely for clean cuts.
  • Try different apple varieties or add nuts.

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