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Apple Snickerdoodle Bars

Heavenly Apple Snickerdoodle Bars for Cozy Fall Days

Delightful Apple Snickerdoodle Bars combine warm spices and fresh apples for a cozy fall treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Spices
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for a different flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg use freshly grated for better aroma
For the Fruity Element
  • 1 medium Apple choose firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add a large egg and vanilla extract, beating until smoothly incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the diced medium apple until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Spread the batter into the lined baking pan and sprinkle a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon on top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, then cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing. Customize with nuts or raisins if desired.

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