Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Apple Snickerdoodle Bars—a delightful fusion of classic snickerdoodle cookies and spiced apple pie. These easy-to-make bars are perfect for fall gatherings, cozy nights at home, or any occasion that craves a sweet treat. With tender apples mixed into a cinnamon-infused batter and topped with a sugary cinnamon crust, each bite delivers a delicious balance of sweetness and spice. Preparing these bars takes just 40 minutes, making them an ideal solution for last-minute dessert cravings. Whether enjoyed warm with ice cream or paired with coffee, these bars are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in finely diced apple evenly throughout the batter.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping; sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until edges are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg