Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

Ingredients :

• 1. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2. 1 tsp baking powder
• 3. 1/2 tsp salt
• 4. 1/2 cup unsalted butter,
• softened
• 5. 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6. 1 large egg
• 7. 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 8. 2 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
• 9. 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)

Instructions : 

1. Preheat Oven:
   1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
   2. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugar:
   3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Wet Ingredients:
   4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
   Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
5. 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
   Spread the Dough:
6. 6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
   Top with Cinnamon Sugar:
7. 7. In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon and granulated sugar. Sprinkle this mixture over the dough.
   Bake:
8. 8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
   Cool and Cut:
9. 9. Allow the cookie bars to cool in the pan before cutting them into squares or bars.
   Serve:
10. 10. Enjoy these chewy Snickerdoodle cookie bars with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.
    Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Calories: 200 kcal per serving | Servings: 12 bars