Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Snickerdoodle Bars. This easy recipe combines the warm spices of snickerdoodles with the sweetness of fresh apples, making it a perfect dessert for gatherings or cozy nights at home. Soft, chewy, and topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, these bars are sure to impress everyone at your table. Whether enjoyed warm with a scoop of ice cream or served at room temperature alongside a cup of tea, these bars encapsulate the essence of autumn in every bite.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add one egg and one teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture; beat until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Fold in finely diced apple gently using a spatula.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and sprinkle the topping mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For an extra flavor twist, consider adding chopped nuts or raisins to the batter. Adjust spices based on your preference for a more pronounced flavor.