Soft Cinnamon Bars (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Bar Base
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1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
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2 cups white sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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2 3/4 cups regular flour
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2 teaspoons cream of tartar
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Cinnamon Sugar Topping
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
# How to Make It:
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Turn oven on to 350°F (175°C). Put parchment paper in a 9x13 inch baking dish with extra hanging over the sides so you can lift it out easily later, or just use cooking spray.
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Combine 2 tablespoons sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small dish and put it aside for now.
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Beat the soft butter with 2 cups sugar in a big bowl until it's fluffy and pale, taking about 2-3 minutes.
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Add eggs one by one, then mix in the vanilla extract.
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In another bowl, stir together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
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Slowly add your dry mix to your butter mix, stirring just enough to blend it all. You'll end up with thick dough.
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Push the dough flat across your baking dish. It's pretty sticky, so try using a bit of water on your hands or a spatula to make it easier.
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Scatter your cinnamon-sugar mix all over the top of the dough.
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Stick it in the hot oven for 25-30 minutes. You'll know it's done when the sides turn slightly golden and a toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs stuck to it. Don't leave it in too long if you want them chewy.
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Let everything cool down completely in the dish on a wire rack before you cut it into squares.
# Additional Tips:
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These treats stay chewy and soft for days when you keep them in a sealed container on your counter.
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Want more flavor? Try adding 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon right into the bar mixture along with what's on top.
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The cream of tartar gives these their special tangy snickerdoodle taste. Don't leave it out if you want the real deal.