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A soft, chewy snickerdoodle bar with chai spice cream cheese sitting on a small white dessert plate. A navy blue napkin and fork in the foreground. To the back is are more bars and some cinnamon sticks on a piece of brown parchment paper.

Snickerdoodle Bars with Chai Spice Frosting

Layla @ Poppy Trail Table
Indulge in soft, chewy Snickerdoodle bars topped with a creamy chai spice cream cheese frosting. This recipe combines the classic cinnamon flavors with a warm, spiced twist!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 456 kcal

Ingredients
  

Snickerdoodle Bars

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (360 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Chai Spice Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar (260 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions
 

  • Using a stand or hand mixer, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Mix in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla.
  • Whisk together dry ingredients in a small bowl; flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  •  Add dry ingredients to wet and mix on low until combined.
  • Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease the pan with a baking spray. Spread the dough into an even layer in the pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Do not overbake.
  • For frosting, combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix on high until combined and smooth. Use a teaspoon of milk at a time to thin out as desired. Allow the bars to cool completely, and remove them from the pan before frosting. To slice, use a sharp knife and wipe down the blade between each slice.

Notes

For the frosting, be sure to allow the butter and cream cheese to be fully at room temperature. The frosting will not be smooth unless it can be creamed when fully soft.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. These bars can also be frozen, without frosting, for up to 3 months. Make frosting and top after they've thawed in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 366mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 1gSugar: 46g
Nutrition Facts
Snickerdoodle Bars with Chai Spice Frosting
Amount per Serving
Calories
456
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
170
mg
57
%
Sodium
 
366
mg
16
%
Potassium
 
84
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
63
g
21
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
46
g
51
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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