Snickerdoodle Blondies with Cinnamon Chips

These snickerdoodle blondies with cinnamon chips are a chewy dessert bar with tons of cinnamon flavor. The classic taste of a snickerdoodle cookie along with a buttery melt-in your-mouth blondie. Cinnamon chips add even more flavor to these scrumptious bars. Eat them as is or top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

 

Try Some Snickerdoodle Blondies for a Cinnamon Treat

Dessert bar recipes are just the thing for a bake sale, potluck, afternoon snack or to serve at your next party. More substantial than a cookie but still with all that chewy goodness. Blondies, whether they are simple with brown butter or fancier with raspberries and white chocolate, are a no-fail dessert bar that are beloved almost as much as fudgy brownies.

With a rich buttery base, anything you add to a blondie just elevates them. While you could just add cinnamon and sugar to the top, add some cinnamon chips to the dough and you get a burst of cinnamon in every bite.

Both the ingredients and the process for these snickerdoodle blondies are straightforward and simple. From start to finish, they only take 45 minutes to put together, and only a third of that is time you have to spend actually doing anything. With the help of a stand mixer, there’s hardly any effort involved at all.

Snickerdoodle blondies will be a favorite if you love cinnamon and snickerdoodle cookies, and doesn’t everyone love a snickerdoodle!

What is a blondie?

Blondies are similar to a brownie without the chocolate. They are a little more substantial which a dense, chewy texture that makes them easy to eat with your hands. This makes them ideal for serving at a party, or taking to a tailgate, they won’t fall apart as easy as a brownie.

To make a snickerdoodle blondie, we’ll take the two ingredients that make snickerdoodles iconic (cream of tartar and cinnamon) and add them to a chewy blondie for a fabulous fusion dessert. 

Are snickerdoodle blondies good for making in advance?

Snickerdoodle blondies are an excellent make-ahead dessert. They can sit covered at room temperature for up to three days and in the freezer for 3-4 months and still keep their texture and flavor. Since they won’t melt, they are great for serving at a cook-out or take them to the pool – no messy chocolate to clean up.

You’ll Love Snickerdoodle Blondies 

• Sweet and chewy: Snickerdoodle blondies are a decadent, rich dessert with a chewy texture and sweet cinnamon chips. 

• A new take on an old favorite: The traditional flavors of snickerdoodle cookies, like cinnamon and the tang from the cream of tartar, are still present in these blondies, but they’re simpler to make then cookies.

Why You Need to Use Cinnamon Chips 

Cinnamon chips are the secret to this recipe. They’re sweet and super creamy, and they have a strong cinnamon flavor that makes these snickerdoodle blondie bars absolutely incredible. I used the Hershey’s brand of cinnamon chips. I got mine on Amazon, but some groceries carry them in the baking aisle. 

I know a lot of people like chocolate chip blondies, but you really need to give the cinnamon chips a try. Thank me later. 

Snickerdoodle Blondie Recipe Ingredients

• Butter: Always needed for blondies.

• Cream of Tartar: It reacts with basic baking soda to provide lift and also gives snickerdoodles their characteristic tang. You can find it in the baking or spice aisle of your grocery store. 

• Cinnamon chips: Cinnamon chips add extra cinnamon flavor and a great texture to the blondies. Don’t skip them! 

• Brown sugar: Brown sugar provides sweetness and also a deep molasses flavor.  

• Cinnamon: Cinnamon mixed with sugar brings the classic snickerdoodle flavor that you know and love.
  
• Pantry Staples – Flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, eggs, vanilla extract 

How To Make Cinnamon Blondies 

Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cream of tartar, and salt.

Step 2: Mix the wet ingredients. 

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the sugar and butter until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until well combined. 

Step 3: Combine the ingredients. 

Gently stir in the dry ingredients until incorporated. Stir in the cinnamon chips. Spread the batter into a baking pan and sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top. 

Step 4: Bake the blondies. 

Bake the blondies until they are golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool them completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving. 

Tips for Making Perfect Snickerdoodle Blondie Bars

• Let the butter, eggs, and other ingredients come to room temperature.

• When incorporating the dry ingredients, mix gently just until combined – overmixing can lead to tough blondies.

What do I do with leftover cinnamon chips?

You won’t need a whole bag of cinnamon chips for this recipe, so what can you do with the leftovers? Of course, you can save the bag in a ziplock bag in your pantry for the next time you make a batch of snickerdoodle blondies, but here are some other ideas. 

• Make a batch of chocolate chip cookies and substitute half of the chocolate chips for cinnamon chips. 

• Stir them into your favorite snickerdoodle cookie recipe. 

• Use them as a topping for an ice cream sundae. 

• Mix them into a loaf of banana zucchini bread or pumpkin apple bread.

• Use them in a batch of cinnamon sweet potato sweet potato muffins for an extra cinnamon twist. 

Blondie FAQs

How do I know when blondies are done baking? 

Stick a toothpick in the center – if it comes out with a few moist crumbs, they’re ready.

What if I don’t have cream of tartar? 

Cream of tartar helps with texture, but you can omit it – your blondies will still be delicious. However, they won’t have the signature snickerdoodle tang. 

Do I have to use parchment paper? 

Parchment paper makes it easier to remove the blondies from the pan, but you can simply grease the pan with butter if needed.

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