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.
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Author: Paula
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
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Total Time: 40-45 minutes
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Yield: 9 bars
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Category: Dessert
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Method: Baking
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Cuisine: American
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Diet: Vegetarian
Main Ingredients:
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1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
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1 medium apple, peeled and finely diced
Topping:
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2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
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Cream butter and sugars: Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add egg and vanilla: Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
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Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Mix wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Add apple: Fold in diced apple.
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Spread batter: Spread batter into prepared pan.
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Add topping: Mix topping sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over batter.
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Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
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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
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Serving Size: 1 bar
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Calories: 220
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Sugar: 22g
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Sodium: 80mg
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Fat: 8g
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Saturated Fat: 5g
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Unsaturated Fat: 3g
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Trans Fat: 0g
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Carbohydrates: 35g
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Fiber: 1g
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Protein: 3g
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Cholesterol: 30mg