Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

Soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookie bars! These easy one-pan snickerdoodle bars are ready in 40 minutes, no dough scooping or rolling required.

Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 1

Make dough: Combine room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar in a mixer.

Step 2

Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, until soft and creamy.

Step 3

Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the mixer bowl.

Step 4

Beat in until combined.

Step 5

Gradually mix in dry ingredients on low speed.

Step 6

Mix just until combined - the dough will be soft.

Step 7

Press snickerdoodle dough evenly into a square 8-inch baking pan.

Step 7

Sprinkle the top of the dough evenly with cinnamon-sugar.

Step 8

Bake bars for 24 to 25 minutes, until edges are golden and top is set. Cool completely, then cut into squares.

Step 9

You'll love these chewy snickerdoodle bars!