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)

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