Bake Eggless Snickerdoodle Bars
Bake soft eggless snickerdoodle bars using measuring, mixing, and safe oven steps; explore cinnamon-sugar coating and simple baking science with adult supervision.
Step-by-step guide to bake eggless snickerdoodle bars
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C).
Step 2
Move the oven rack to the middle position.
Step 3
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray it with cooking spray.
Step 4
Measure 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt into a medium bowl.
Step 5
Whisk the dry ingredients together until evenly mixed.
Step 6
Measure 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar into a large bowl.
Step 7
Cream the butter and sugar together until smooth and fluffy using a whisk or spatula.
Step 8
Add 1/4 cup milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the butter mixture and stir until combined.
Step 9
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a thick dough forms.
Step 10
Press the dough evenly into the prepared 8x8 pan using a spatula or clean hands.
Step 11
In a small bowl mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
Step 12
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar evenly over the dough and gently press it into the surface.
Step 13
Bake the bars for 18 to 22 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is set.
Step 14
Using oven mitts remove the pan from the oven and place it on a heat-safe surface to cool for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting into bars.
Step 15
Share your finished snickerdoodle bars on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use if I can't find cream of tartar, unsalted butter, or parchment paper?
If you don't have cream of tartar, replace the 2 teaspoons cream of tartar and 1 teaspoon baking soda with 1 tablespoon baking powder and omit the baking soda, use 1/2 cup softened salted butter and reduce the 1/4 teaspoon salt in the dry mix to a pinch, and line the 8x8-inch pan by spraying it well with cooking spray instead of using parchment paper.
My bars came out underbaked in the center—what should I do?
If the center is wet after 22 minutes, return the pan to the oven and bake in 2-minute increments until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs as described in the 'Bake the bars for 18 to 22 minutes' step.
How can I adapt the activity for different age groups?
For preschoolers (3–6) let them press the dough into the prepared 8x8 pan and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar, for elementary kids (7–10) have them measure ingredients and cream the butter and sugar, and for older kids (11+) let them whisk dry ingredients, handle adding liquids, and remove the pan with oven mitts under supervision.
How can we extend or personalize the snickerdoodle bars?
To personalize the bars stir 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts into the dough before pressing into the pan, or brush the warm bars with 1 tablespoon melted butter and extra cinnamon-sugar after baking, then cool and share photos on DIY.org as the final step.
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Facts about baking for kids
🧂 Baking powder releases carbon dioxide when mixed and heated, which helps eggless batters rise without eggs.
🌿 Cinnamon is made from the inner bark of cinnamon trees and has been prized as a spice for thousands of years.
🍯 Rolling bars in cinnamon-sugar creates a sweet coating that lightly caramelizes in the oven for a crackly top.
🍪 The snickerdoodle's name is mysterious — it first appeared in 19th-century American cookbooks and may come from a German word like 'Schneckennudel'.
👩🍳 A common baking temperature for cookies and bars is about 350°F (175°C) — always have an adult handle the oven and use oven mitts.
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