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.
- Author: Paula
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add apple: Fold in diced apple.
- Spread batter: Spread batter into prepared pan.
- Add topping: Mix topping sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over batter.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg