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Instructions:
- Preheat your oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Make the cinnamon-sugar topping:
- In a small bowl, mix together the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- Prepare the cookie bar dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Mix the dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the diced apples gently.
- Assemble the bars:
- Spread half of the cookie dough evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the dough. Dollop the remaining cookie dough on top and spread it out as evenly as possible (it’s okay if it doesn’t cover completely). Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture generously over the top.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are fine).
- Cool and serve:
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Conclusion:
These Apple Pie Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars are a delightful mashup of two favorite desserts—apple pie and snickerdoodles. The combination of soft, chewy cookie dough with the tender, spiced apples and crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping makes these bars truly irresistible. Perfect for any occasion, they’re sure to become a crowd favorite!
Extra Tips:
- Best apples for baking: Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freezing: These bars freeze well for up to 3 months. Just thaw at room temperature before serving.
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