Description
Craving a sweet and spiced treat to warm your heart this fall? Our Apple Snickerdoodle Bars combine the comforting flavors of classic snickerdoodles with juicy apples for an easy-to-make dessert. These chewy bars are infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, making them perfect for any occasion, from casual afternoons to festive gatherings. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can quickly whip up a batch that’s sure to impress family and friends. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzled with caramel sauce for an extra touch of indulgence. Enjoy the delightful blend of flavors 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
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
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.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apple gently until evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Mix together topping sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg