SNICKERDOODLE CRUMB BARS

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For a bite of pure bliss, sink your teeth into this hybrid of coffee cake and a snickerdoodle cookie. Layers of rich batter, crumbly streusel, and a topping of crunchy cinnamon sugar add up to irresistible; cream of tartar lends a subtle tang and a nice chew. Better yet, the ingredients are pantry basics, so you can bake up a batch on demand.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield Makes 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 stick cold unsalted butter (4 tablespoons), cut into pieces
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for dish
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature

Steps:

  • Streusel: Whisk together flour, brown sugar, and salt. Using your hands or a pastry cutter, cut in butter until small to medium clumps form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Topping: Stir together cinnamon and granulated sugar; set aside.
  • Bars: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish and line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Butter parchment. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together butter, both sugars, and eggs. Add flour mixture; stir to combine. Spread half of batter into bottom of dish. Sprinkle with half of cinnamon sugar. Dollop remaining batter on top; spread evenly with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon. Sprinkle evenly with streusel, then remaining cinnamon sugar. Bake until a tester inserted in middle comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely. Transfer to a cutting board using parchment overhang and cut into bars to serve, or store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.

Sahil Ahmadi
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Overall, I really enjoyed these Snickerdoodle Crumb Bars. They're easy to make, delicious, and perfect for any occasion.


Aleks Andrei
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I had some trouble getting the bars to set properly. I think I may have overmixed the dough.


mikey J
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still very good. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the crumb topping by half.


Mking Khan47
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I'm not a huge fan of snickerdoodles, but I loved these bars. The cream cheese filling and crumb topping really make them something special.


Connie O'Brien
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover cream cheese.


Shallo Khan
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I've tried other snickerdoodle crumb bar recipes, but this one is by far the best. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious.


Noyon shaik
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These bars are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker.


Bindu Khalra
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I love the addition of cinnamon to the crumb topping. It gives the bars a warm and cozy flavor.


Cary Perry
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The cream cheese filling is perfectly balanced by the crumb topping.


SALAWUDEEN FATIMAH
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I love that I can make these bars ahead of time and they still taste fresh.


waheed akhter
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The snickerdoodle crumb topping is the perfect finishing touch to these bars.


Javiler Armstrong
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These bars are so delicious and easy to make. I've made them several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Taufiq haider
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I love the combination of the sweet and tangy cream cheese filling with the buttery crumb topping. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


ouse winter
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These Snickerdoodle Crumb Bars were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and taste just like the classic snickerdoodle cookies.