Description
Irresistible Snickerdoodle Blondie Bars bring sweet cinnamon magic straight from home kitchens to dessert lovers’ plates. Buttery, chewy squares deliver pure comfort with classic flavors that make you crave another delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Flour and Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Topping and Coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over the sides for easy removal.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until it turns golden and develops a nutty aroma.
- Remove butter from heat and vigorously mix in brown sugar until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Introduce eggs one at a time, blending completely after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract until mixture is uniform.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing.
- Transfer batter to the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly with a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- Combine granulated sugar and remaining ground cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle the mixture generously over the entire surface of the batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out using parchment paper edges and cutting into squares.
Notes
- Brown the butter slowly and carefully to develop a rich, nutty flavor without burning, which adds depth to the blondie’s taste profile.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense bars; gently fold ingredients until just combined for a tender, soft texture.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring the same delightful crumb and consistency.
- Enhance the cinnamon sugar topping by using freshly ground cinnamon for a more intense, aromatic flavor that elevates the entire dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg