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Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Bars

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Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Bars

Welcome to Snickerdoodle week on my blog! I recently created this recipe and another inspired by snickerdoodle cookies so I am declaring this week snickerdoodle week! I am working on finding my perfect snickerdoodle cookie recipe so if I do, I will also be sharing that later this week.

I love creating new recipes and I get so excited when they turn out amazing. This dessert just blew me away. I had thought about it for a while but when it came down to actually tasting my creation, I seriously could not believe it!! The taste is amazing. It’s like nothing I’ve ever had which made it so unique and out-of-this-world!

Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Bars

The base of these bars is a delicious shortbread. I based the recipe from my Candy Bar Shortbread. I love this shortbread. It’s sweet and slightly crumbly and just so darn good! It’s also very easy to make!

Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Bars

Once the shortbread is completely cooled (with the help of the fridge or freezer), you make the delicious snickerdoodle cookie dough. I based this recipe from The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook but changed it up a bit.

Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Bars (3)

Then to top it off I sprinkled on cinnamon and a touch of sugar! It’s so pretty and even more delicious. Trust me. It will blow you away! The textures of the shortbread and cookie dough complement each other more perfectly than I ever could have imagined. Then you have a nice hint of cinnamon to take it up a notch. Trust me, you are going to want to try this and share it with all your friends!

What are you waiting for?

Enjoy!

Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Bars

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Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Bars

Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Bars

Ingredients

Shortbread:

  • 2 sticks butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. coarse salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Cookie Dough:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk or cream
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Topping:

  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar

Instructions

    For shortbread:

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter, brown sugar, and salt on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. With mixer on low, add flour in three additions and beat until combined.
    2. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with foil and spray with non-stick spray. Press dough evenly into baking dish. Bake until golden brown about 30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes then place in fridge or freezer to cool completely while you make the cookie dough.

    For Cookie Dough:

    1. In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in milk and vanilla. Stir in flour and salt and mix on low speed until incorporated. Gently spread cookie dough onto cooled shortbread, smoothing the top into an even layer.

    To Finish:

    1. Mix together the cinnamon and granulated sugar in a small bowl and sprinkle desired amount on top of bars. Lift foil out of pan. Cut bars into squares.
    2. Refrigerate in an airtight container, will keep for up to 3 days.
    © Becky-Love to be in the Kitchen Original Recipe

     

    *Adapted from Martha Stewart & The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook

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    Comments

    5. I LOVE Snickerdoodle cookies! They remind me of going to my Grandma’s house as a kid b/c she would always have them. I HAVE to try these cookie bars. Thank you for linking up to Wake Up Wednesdays! I shared your post on FB, G+, Twitter and Pinterest!

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    9. Becky- these snickerdoodle bars look fabulous! My grandkids will enjoy helping me to make them, I am sure! So glad you posted these on the Marvelous Monday Link Party! Cute site- I am sure I will be back to visit again. Deb @ Kneaded Creations

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    10. Becky, thanks for joining my link party! It’s so crazy that we both know Sarah! Such a small world! These snickerdoodle bars look fabulous! I love the addition of the frosting! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #28.

      ~Amber @ DessertNowDinnerLater.com

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    12. Hi! This looks so good! I’m making it right now!!! I have a question though. In the directions for the cookie dough, it says to blend butter with sugars (plural). Is there supposed to only be the granulated sugar?? Or, is there supposed to be granulated, and brown sugar?

      Thanks so much! Can’t wait to try this!!

      Kathy

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    13. Kathy- Sorry about that! I will fix that right now. It is just supposed to say “sugar.” It’s only granulated sugar in the cookie dough part. Thanks for catching that! I hope you enjoy these as much as I did! 🙂

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    14. Becky!!! Thank you SO much for you quick reply!!! Getting ready to spread the cookie dough part on now!! 🙂

      Kathy

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    15. Becky!!! We loved them!!! I had to send the rest to work with my daughter, so that I didn’t keep eating them! LOL! I shared your recipe on my Facebook status! Several of my friends & family are planning on making them! 🙂

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      • Thanks Janet! The cookie dough isn’t baked because it’s egg-less so it’s ok to eat w/o baking! It’s delicious this way. I hope you enjoy. Thank you for stopping by!

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