Description
Delight in these Valentine Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars featuring a soft cinnamon-infused cookie base topped with creamy vanilla frosting and festive Valentine-themed sprinkles. Perfectly balanced between sweet and spicy, these bars make a charming dessert for any romantic occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Bars
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 to 3 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup Valentine’s Day sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and ground cinnamon thoroughly to ensure even spice distribution.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In another large bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the flour and cinnamon mixture into the wet ingredients, beating until fully incorporated into a dough.
- Spread Dough: Evenly spread the cookie dough into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top for an even bake.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack to set properly before frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and add 1 to 3 teaspoons of heavy whipping cream as needed to achieve a spreadable consistency.
- Frost Cookie Bars: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cookie bars.
- Add Sprinkles: Generously sprinkle Valentine’s Day sprinkles over the frosted bars for a festive touch.
- Serve: Cut into 12 bars and serve. Enjoy these sweet and tender Valentine Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars as a delightful treat!
Notes
- Be sure that the cookie bars are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting or running of the frosting.
- You can adjust the amount of cinnamon in the dough to suit your taste preference.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal; you can lift the whole slab out for neat cutting.
- These bars store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Swap Valentine sprinkles for any seasonal or themed sprinkles to personalize the look.
