Why are they called snickerdoodle bars?

Snickerdoodle bars have all the classic flavors of a traditional snickerdoodle cookie, but they're baked in a pan and cut into bars instead of being rolled into individual cookies.

Can I make these bars ahead of time?

Yes! These bars are a great make-ahead dessert. Bake them a day in advance and store them in an airtight container until you're ready to serve.

How do I know when the bars are done baking?

The edges should be lightly golden, and the center should look set but still soft. Be careful not to over-bake, as the bars will continue to firm up as they cool.

Can I double this recipe?

Absolutely! Double the ingredients and bake the bars in a 9×13-inch pan. You may need to increase the baking time by 5–10 minutes.

Dry bars are usually caused by adding too much flour or baking them too long. Measure the flour carefully and remove the bars from the oven as soon as the center is set.

Vegan Snickerdoodle Bars

vegan snickerdoodle bars

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Soft, chewy vegan sugar cookie bars sprinkled generously with cinnamon-sugar!

Author: Lyndsey Hiltner
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 9 3-inch Bars 1x
Category: Brownies and Bars
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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For the Cookie Bars

2/3 cup vegan butter

1 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons nondairy milk

1 3/4 cup all purpose flour

For Topping

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C) and line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
Mix: Cream together the vegan butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy. This should take about 1 minute. Beat in the baking powder, salt, vanilla extract and nondairy milk until ingredients are evenly distributed. Beat in the flour until just combined. Do not over-mix.
Bake: Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the dough. Place pan on center rack of preheated oven and bake for 30-34 minutes.

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Notes

*Bars will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or can be frozen for up to 1 month.

Find it online: https://censoredbaker.com/vegan-snickerdoodle-bars/