Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

The secret to these bars lies in their simple yet indulgent combination of ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:

INGREDIENTS:

For the Dough:

1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

2 large eggs (room temperature)

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

Ready to whip up these soft, chewy delights? Follow these easy steps:

Step 1: Preheat Your Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) . Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment paper.

Step 2: Make the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 3: Prepare the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping

In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon until well combined.

Step 4: Assemble the Bars

Press half of the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.

Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough …