Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade Apple Snickerdoodle Bars, where soft, chewy goodness meets the sweet-tart flavor of fresh apples. Infused with cinnamon and sugar, these bars are a cozy treat for any occasion—perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying all to yourself. With a golden-brown top and delightful aroma, they’re sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups tart apples, diced (e.g., Granny Smith)
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in diced apples and pecans into the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg