Vegan Snickerdoodle Bars

These Vegan Snickerdoodle Bars are sweet, chewy and perfectly spiced. If you love snickerdoodle cookies, this recipe is an absolute must for you. Easy to make and even easier to eat.

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Everyone loves a great bar dessert. They come together quickly and typically require the use of very few ingredients. These Vegan Snickerdoodle Bars are essentially a sugar cookie base sprinkled generously with cinnamon-sugar. What could be easier?

Serve these with Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate to keep on the cinnamon theme! Also be sure to check out our Vegan Snickerdoodles!

Why You'll Love these Snickerdoodle Bars

• Snickerdoodle cookie in bar form!
• LOTS of cinnamon-sugar flavor
• Only 15 minutes active prep time
• Soft, chewy AND spiced
• 1 bowl and easy cleanup

Ingredients

• Vegan Butter, Softened: Vegan butter serves as the fat component in the recipe, providing richness, moisture, and flavor to the snickerdoodle bars. Softened vegan butter is easier to incorporate into the dough and helps create a tender texture.
• Granulated Sugar: Granulated sugar sweetens the snickerdoodle bars and also helps create a chewy texture. It caramelizes slightly during baking, contributing to the golden color and flavor of the bars.
• Baking Powder and Baking Soda: Baking powder and baking soda are leavening agents that help the snickerdoodle bars rise and become light and fluffy.
• Salt: Salt enhances the flavor of the snickerdoodle bars by balancing the sweetness and adding depth.
• Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract adds a warm and aromatic flavor to the snickerdoodle bars, enhancing their overall taste.
• Nondairy Milk: Nondairy milk adds moisture to the dough and helps bind the ingredients together. It also contributes to the tenderness of the bars and ensures they have a soft and chewy texture.
• All-Purpose Flour: All-purpose flour is the main dry ingredient in the recipe, providing structure and texture to the snickerdoodle bars. It contains gluten, which gives the bars their chewy and slightly dense consistency.
• Granulated Sugar, Ground Cinnamon (for Sprinkling): The mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon is used to sprinkle over the bars before baking. This coating adds sweetness and a warm, spicy flavor to the bars.

How to Make Vegan Snickerdoodle Bars (with pictures!)

Please see the recipe card at the bottom of the page for full instructions and ingredient measurements.

Begin by creaming together the softened vegan butter and sugar together in a large glass bowl. Add the baking powder, baking soda, salt, vanilla and nondairy milk to the bowl. Beat again until ingredients are well-distributed. Beat in the flour until just combined.

Press prepared dough evenly into an 8 inch square baking pan lined with parchment paper. Mix together the sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle over the top of the dough.

Bake bars on center rack of an oven that has been preheated to 350 degrees F (175 C). Bake for 30 minutes.

Tips for Making Vegan Snickerdoodle Bars

1. Use Good Vegan Butter: Opt for a high-quality vegan butter that mimics the flavor and texture of dairy butter. Soften it to room temperature before using it in the recipe for easier mixing and better incorporation into the dough.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar Well: Cream the softened vegan butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This helps incorporate air into the mixture, resulting in a lighter and more tender texture for the bars.
3. Don't Over-mix: Be careful not to over-mix the dough once you add the dry ingredients. Over-mixing can lead to tough and dense bars.
4. Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the snickerdoodle bars until they are golden brown around the edges and set in the center. They should have a slightly soft and chewy texture in the middle. Avoid over-baking, as this can result in dry and crumbly bars.
5. Cool Completely Before Cutting: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares. This helps them firm up and set properly, making them easier to slice without crumbling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Storing Vegan Snickerdoodle Bars

Storing vegan snickerdoodle bars properly helps maintain their freshness and texture. Here's how to store them:

1. Room Temperature: If you plan to enjoy the snickerdoodle bars within a few days, you can store them at room temperature in an airtight container. Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent air exposure, which can dry out the bars.
2. Refrigerator: If you want to extend the shelf life of the snickerdoodle bars, you can store them in the refrigerator. Stored this way vegan snickerdoodle bars can last up to about a week.
3. Freezer: To store vegan snickerdoodle bars for longer periods, you can freeze them. Place the bars in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. Frozen vegan snickerdoodle bars can last up to 2-3 months.

By storing vegan snickerdoodle bars properly, you can ensure they stay fresh and delicious for longer periods, allowing you to enjoy them whenever cravings strike.

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