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!
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!
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.
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!
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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:
- 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.
- 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:
- 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:
- 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.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container, will keep for up to 3 days.
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
Did you make this recipe? Leave a comment!
*Adapted from Martha Stewart & The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook
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These look so cute! I looove cookie dough, so this recipe is a winner 🙂
Thanks! I love cookie dough too!
These look so good! Can’t wait to try them!
Thanks! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!
Thank you so much for recipe swapping with me today! I wanted to stop by and pin to my dessert board.
Shauna
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Thanks Shauna! It was fun to do that!
These look AMAZING! I am wishing I had one right about now. 😉
Thank you so much for sharing at Marvelous Mondays this week!
Thanks Carrie!
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!
Thanks for sharing my recipe. I really appreciate it!
Oh my – they look delicious!! Thanks so much for linking up to Wake Up Wednesdays 🙂 I hope to see you again next week
~Heather
Thanks Heather!
We looooooove snickerdoodle (who doesn’t?) and these bars look terrific!
Thanks! I think everyone loves snickerdoodles! Unless they are crazy! lol
Looks delish! Can’t wait to try these. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Rikelle! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! 🙂
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
Thanks Deborah! That will be fun baking with your grandkids! 🙂
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
Thanks Amber!
Wow! That looks decadent and delicious! I can’t wait to try these!!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Tina
Thanks Tina!
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
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! 🙂
Becky!!! Thank you SO much for you quick reply!!! Getting ready to spread the cookie dough part on now!! 🙂
Kathy
No problem! I’m glad I was able to fix that while you were still making it! Let me know what you think of this recipe. 😀
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! 🙂
That’s so awesome Kathy! That makes me happy. 🙂 Thanks for sharing the recipe!
I’m not a cook or a baker — but these sounded good. Now the question I have is: you don’t have to bake the cookie dough part I take it?
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!
Your recipe for snickerdoodle cookie dough bars has to be missing a step in the recipe. What do you do with the cookie dough?
Sally- Thank you so much, I made a mistake and forgot to add that step. It’s fixed now!
Do you bake the cookie dough or no?
No it’s not baked. It wouldn’t be cookie dough bars if it was. Just read through the instructions.
I’d suggest that you heat treat your flour before using it raw, as it may contain contaminants, such as e.coli or even salmonella. To heat treat, bake your flour by itself in an oven for half an hour at 375 Fahrenheit. Only then would your cookie dough be safe to eat