Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Snickerdoodle Bars

4 c flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 c brown sugar
1 1/2 c butter
3 eggs
1 1/2 Tbsp vanilla

Topping:  2 Tbsp white sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 10x15 inch jelly roll baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla until smooth. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and beat until well blended.
4. Press the dough evenly in the prepared pan.
5. In a small bowl, combine the white sugar and cinnamon.
6. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the batter in the baking pan.
7. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until the surface springs back when gently pressed. Remove from oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack. While still warm, cut into squares with a sharp knife.....or cut into shapes using a metal cookie cutter
8. Share with friends and family. Enjoy!