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Snickerdoodle Bar
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Snickerdoodle Bars

A tray bake that blurs the line between cookie and cake. Soft textured, cinnamon sugar deliciousness. The Snickerdoodle remix nobody asked for. but are glad to have.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Cinnamon, Cookies, tray-bake
Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 12 bars

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • 9x13 Baking Tray

Ingredients

Base

  • 115 grams Unsalted Butter, softened 8 tbsp
  • 188 grams AP flour
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 150 grams Granulated sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 60 grams Milk

Top Layer

  • 60 grams Golden syrup can also use honey
  • 60 grams Heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 170 grams Unsalted Butter, softened 12 tbps
  • 225 grams Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 155 grams AP flour

Topping

  • 25 grams Granulated sugar
  • 12 grams Cinnamon

Instructions

Base Layer Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line the bottom and sides of 9x13 baking tray with two pieces of parchment and spray with cooking spray. The side pieces will serve as handles to lift the bars out of the tray when cooling.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt in a bowl and set aside
  • In the bowl of your stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, whip the butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy
  • Add the egg to the mixture and beat until combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl and mix again for a few seconds.
  • Add the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Using a spatula, dollop the batter onto the bottom of the parchment lined pan. Spread into an even layer using a spatula. Set pan aside

Top Layer

  • Whisk the golden syrup, vanilla extract and heavy cream until combined. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of your stand mixer, whip the butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg. Scrape down the side of the bowl and beat for a few seconds more.
  • Add a third of the flour and mix until incorporated. Add 1/2 of the golden syrup mixture. Repeat, in this order, until all of the flour and syrup mixture have been added.
  • Using a spatula, dollop the batter on top of the base layer and spread into an even layer.

Topping and Final Instructions

  • Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle the topping evenly over the top layer.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top. They're going to look a bit gooey.
  • Let cool on a wire rack and cut into 1-inch square. Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to a week