Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Apple Snickerdoodle Bars, a perfect fusion of classic snickerdoodle and apple pie. These bars are an easy-to-make dessert that brings a warm, spiced sweetness to your table, making them ideal for gatherings, family dinners, or a cozy night in. With tender apples nestled in a fluffy, cinnamon-infused batter and topped with a sugary cinnamon crust, each bite offers comfort and satisfaction. Whether enjoyed warm with ice cream or at room temperature with coffee, these bars will quickly become your go-to fall treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- 1 medium apple, peeled and finely diced
- 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar for topping
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apple gently.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar topping.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg