Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars are a delightful fall treat that combines warm flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon with the soft, chewy texture of a snickerdoodle. These bars have a rich moist base made with pumpkin puree, giving them a vibrant orange color and a hint of Autumn spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. The top is sprinkled with a generous layer of cinnamon-sugar, which bakes into a sweet, slightly crispy crust that contrasts perfectly with the soft, tender interior. Get your coffee or tea ready because these Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars are waiting!

So…I was a little skeptical about these. I made two different batches and liked both for different reasons…so now what, right? Well, I went to my taste testers and they picked which one they liked, and I made it again and OMG, it was better than the first batch.

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars are definitely here to stay!!

So I have a confession. I don’t think I’m all that great of a taste tester. Wait…not to worry! Which is why I always have my husband, his family, my family and friends taste test as well.

Do you guys have that problem? Maybe it’s because I taste the batter, then when it’s out of the oven and then when it’s cooled…maybe it’s just taste overload.

Which is also why I always taste the next day and test the recipe again.

Anyways…these pumpkin snickerdoodle bars are spot on when it comes to taste. I LOVE the texture…they’re soft and a little chewy, and they are the perfect pumpkin cinnamon balance.

I mean pumpkin and cinnamon are EVERYTHING right now. Most popular flavors out there and I have to say…we love it around here!

Hope you do, too because I have plenty more to share.

And yes, that is a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping.

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Yield: 9 bars

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

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Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars are a delightful treat that combines warm flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon with the soft, chewy texture of a snickerdoodle.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/3 cup pure pumpkin puree
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed (dark brown sugar works, too)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg yolk, room temperautre
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Topping:
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8 or 9x9 pan with parchment paper. Spray or butter pan before adding parchment paper to help it stick to the pan.
2. Mix together butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg yolk and vanilla, scrape down sides of bowl as necessary. You can do this with a mixer or by hand with a whisk.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients: baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and flour and mix on low-speed until combined. Dough will be sticky.
4. Pour into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Butter hands if needed to help spread dough.
5. Lastly, mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and pour evenly over top of the dough. Bake for 25 minutes. Depending on your oven it may take a little longer. If you want a more gooey bar, bake for less time.