Description
Snickerdoodle apple pie bars bring together the warm cinnamon magic of classic cookies with the comforting essence of apple pie in a delightful handheld treat. Your family will devour these sweet, crumbly bars that combine the best of two beloved desserts in one irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups apples
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup sugar for topping
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish. Coat the pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Whisk 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until perfectly blended.
- Beat 1 cup softened butter and 1 ½ cups sugar in a separate large bowl until the mixture transforms into a creamy, smooth consistency.
- Crack 2 large eggs into the butter mixture and pour in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Blend thoroughly until everything incorporates seamlessly.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until the dough looks uniform and no flour streaks remain.
- Press half the dough firmly into the bottom of your prepared baking pan, creating an even base layer.
- Peel and chop 3 cups apples, then toss them with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Spread the seasoned apple mixture evenly across the first dough layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Take spoonfuls of remaining dough and drop them randomly over the apple layer, creating a rustic, textured top.
- Mix ¼ cup sugar with additional cinnamon and generously sprinkle the mixture across the entire surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 32-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color and slightly crisp edges.
- Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for a smoother, more even dough that blends easily.
- Slice apples thinly and evenly to ensure consistent baking and prevent soggy spots in the bars.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend and check that all other ingredients are gluten-free.
- Sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar topping right after baking for a crisp, sweet crust that adds delightful texture to your bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 297 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg