Snickerdoodle Bars

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 1/2 cups (187.5 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (120 grams) packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup (120 grams) cinnamon chips
• 1 cup (227 grams) powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 25-30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• Easy (Level 1)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the vanilla extract and egg.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
6. Press half of the dough into the prepared baking pan.
7. Spread the cinnamon chips over the pressed dough.
8. Crumble the remaining dough over the cinnamon chips.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let cool in the pan for 1 hour.
11. In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
12. Spread the glaze over the cooled bars and let it set for 15 minutes.
13. Cut into squares or bars and serve.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 200 per bar
• Fat: 10 grams
• Carbs: 25 grams
• Protein: 2 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Chewy, gooey, and flavorful
• Perfect for parties and gatherings
• Easy to make and customize

User Comments:

• "These bars are absolutely delicious! The combination of cinnamon and vanilla is perfect."
• "I love how easy these are to make. They're a great treat for a crowd."
• "I added some chopped walnuts to the dough and they turned out amazing!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Do not overmix the dough, as this will make the bars tough.
• If you don't have cinnamon chips, you can use ground cinnamon instead.
• The glaze may not spread evenly over the bars if it is too thick. Add a little more milk until it becomes pourable.