Description
These Apple Snickerdoodle Bars combine the warm, spicy flavors of classic snickerdoodle cookies with fresh, finely chopped apples for a moist, delicious treat. Perfectly soft and cinnamon-sweet bars baked to golden perfection, they make an ideal dessert or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peeled and finely chopped apples
Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and set it aside to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined, then set aside.
- Combine Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar. Mix well until the sugars are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat the large egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender texture.
- Fold in Apples: Carefully fold the peeled and finely chopped apples into the batter, distributing them evenly.
- Prepare for Baking: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared greased 8×8-inch baking dish, smoothing the top for an even surface.
- Add Topping: In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon then sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool in the baking dish for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Use firm apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to maintain a nice texture in the bars.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the bars tender and soft.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
