Description
Snickerdoodle apple pie bars blend classic cinnamon-sugar cookie magic with rich apple filling for an irresistible dessert. Warm spices and buttery crumble promise a delightful treat you’ll savor down to the last crumbly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 21 ounces (595 grams) canned apple pie filling
- 17.5 ounces (496 grams) Krusteaz Snickerdoodle cookie mix
Cookie Layer Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter, room temperature
Finishing Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 milliliters) milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the Snickerdoodle cookie mix, beaten egg, and softened butter until a uniform dough emerges, creating a smooth, consistent texture.
- Press approximately two-thirds of the cookie dough into the prepared baking dish, creating an even, compact base layer that will serve as the foundation for the bars.
- Carefully distribute the apple pie filling across the dough base, spreading it uniformly to guarantee a consistent apple presence in every bite.
- Gently crumble the remaining cookie dough over the apple filling, creating a rustic, textured topping that will add visual interest and additional flavor.
- Generously dust the reserved cinnamon sugar mixture across the surface, ensuring an even coating that will caramelize during baking and enhance the overall sweetness.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and a slightly crisp exterior that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely within the pan, which helps them set and develop a more stable structure.
- Prepare the glaze by gradually incorporating milk into powdered sugar, whisking until a smooth, pourable consistency is achieved.
- Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the bars, creating an elegant, finished look that adds a touch of sweetness and visual appeal.
- Slice into nine equal squares, serving as a delightful dessert that combines the comforting flavors of snickerdoodle cookies and classic apple pie.
Notes
- Cinnamon-sugar magic transforms ordinary cookie bars into a decadent dessert adventure.
- Each crumbly bite combines nostalgic snickerdoodle warmth with classic apple pie comfort.
- Unexpected flavor fusion creates a show-stopping treat that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 319
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 223 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg