Description
Warm cinnamon, sweet apples, and a buttery cookie base—these Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Bars are your new favorite treat. They blend the best parts of a classic snickerdoodle and a spiced apple pie into one irresistible dessert. Perfect for a quick breakfast idea, cozy fall snack, or easy dessert recipe that’s guaranteed to impress. With layers of soft cookie crust, gooey apple filling, and a cinnamon-sugar sprinkle, this easy recipe is a flavorful spin on traditional food ideas. Whether you’re searching for dinner ideas or breakfast ideas with flair, these bars deliver comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (divided)
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, combine diced apples, 1 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Mix until apples are fully coated.
- Spread the apple filling evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the apples.
- Mix 2 tbsp sugar with 1 tsp cinnamon and sprinkle evenly on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden and filling is bubbly.
- Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes