Description
Delightful Apple Snickerdoodle Bars combine the classic cinnamon-sugar flavors of snickerdoodles with fresh diced apples, creating a moist and flavorful dessert bar perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 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
Dry Ingredients
- 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
Additional
- 1 medium apple, peeled and finely diced
Topping
- 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, ensuring the batter remains smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
- Mix dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Fold in diced apple: Gently fold the finely diced apple pieces into the batter, which adds moisture and a fresh fruity flavor.
- Spread batter: Evenly spread the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top for an even bake.
- Add topping: Mix together the topping sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the batter for a sweet, crispy crust.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to serve, ensuring clean cuts and the perfect texture.
Notes
- For a crunchier topping, add a pinch of coarse sugar or crushed nuts to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: apple snickerdoodle bars, cinnamon apple bars, snickerdoodle dessert, apple dessert bars, cinnamon sugar bars
