Description
Sweet apple pie snickerdoodle cookie bars blend classic American dessert comfort with cinnamony cookie magic. Warm spices and buttery layers create irresistible homemade charm you’ll crave after just one bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 2 cups apple pie filling, chopped
- 1 cup butter, softened
Sugars:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
- Combine softened butter with white and brown sugars in a mixing bowl, whipping until smooth and aerated.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until fully integrated and mixture appears uniform.
- Fold in flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and ground cinnamon, gently mixing until a cohesive, tender dough develops.
- Distribute half the cookie dough across the prepared baking dish, creating an even base layer.
- Carefully arrange chopped apple pie filling uniformly over the initial dough layer.
- Delicately cover the apple layer with remaining cookie dough, ensuring complete and gentle coverage.
- Transfer to preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface that indicates complete cooking.
- Remove from oven and allow bars to cool completely before slicing into individual servings.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for easier creaming and smoother dough texture.
- Layer apple pie filling carefully to prevent uneven distribution and maintain consistent flavor in each bite.
- Use a sharp knife to create clean, precise cuts for professional-looking cookie bars that showcase delicious layers.
- Consider reducing sugar slightly for a less sweet version or swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg