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Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Bars

  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 9 large bars

Description

Warm, gooey, and packed with cinnamon-sugar bliss, these Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Bars are the ultimate fusion of your favorite cookie and a classic pie. Perfect for anyone looking for quick dessert ideas, easy recipes for gatherings, or cozy fall food ideas, this treat brings together a chewy snickerdoodle crust, sweet apple pie filling, and a spiced crumb topping. Whether you’re prepping for a holiday potluck, a family dessert night, or just craving a snack that feels like a hug, these bars deliver all the comfort you need. With simple ingredients and no pie crust fuss, it’s an easy recipe that’s just as satisfying as homemade apple pie.

Ingredients

For the Snickerdoodle Base:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Apple Pie Filling:

  • 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, diced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

For the Crumb Topping:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Optional Cinnamon-Sugar Sprinkle:

  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Make the base: Cream together butter and sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until a soft dough forms. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Make the apple filling: Toss diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and flour. Spread over the snickerdoodle base.
  4. Make the crumb topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apples.
  5. Optional: Mix cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle over the top for added flavor.
  6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden and center is set.
  7. Cool completely before lifting out and slicing.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes

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