Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

Ingredients:

1. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2. 1 tsp baking powder

3. 1/2 tsp salt

4. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

5. 1 cup granulated sugar

6. 1 large egg

7. 1 tsp vanilla extract

8. 2 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)

9. 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)

Directions:

Preheat Oven:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Mix the Dry Ingredients:

2. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Cream the Butter and Sugar:

3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add Wet Ingredients:

4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

Spread the Dough:

6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.

Top with Cinnamon Sugar:

7. In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon and granulated sugar. Sprinkle this mixture over the dough.

Bake:

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

Cool and Cut:

9. Allow the cookie bars to cool in the pan before cutting them into squares or bars.

Serve:

10. Enjoy these chewy Snickerdoodle cookie bars with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Calories: 200 kcal per serving | Servings: 12 bars