Description
Looking for the best apple snickerdoodle bars? These easy and quick cinnamon apple bars are chewy soft and totally irresistible. Perfect for fall desserts, lunchbox treats, or simple baking ideas. One of the best cozy apple recipes you’ll ever try!
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- For topping: 2 tbsp granulated sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and sugar until light. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Fold in sliced apples.
- Press dough evenly into the pan and smooth the top.
- Mix cinnamon and sugar for topping and sprinkle over the dough.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until edges are golden and center is set.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Use firm apples to avoid soggy bars.
- Don’t overbake for a chewy texture.
- Wrap and freeze for easy grab-and-go snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American