Cinnamon Chip Cookie Bars
There’s nothing quite like a warm, gooey dessert bar, and these Cinnamon Chip Cookie Bars might just be our new favorite. With a soft cookie base, a sweet cinnamon-sugar layer, and a drizzle of vanilla glaze, these bars are like a snickerdoodle and a cookie bar had the most delicious baby.
This recipe has been a go-to in our kitchen whenever we need something cozy and crowd-pleasing. Whether it’s a casual get-together or a fall-themed party, these bars always disappear fast. The cinnamon chips add a fun twist that makes them just a bit more special.
Looking for more easy dessert bar recipes? Check out our Carmelita Bars, Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, or Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Bars for more inspiration!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfectly chewy texture: The soft, buttery base bakes up thick and chewy.
- Cinnamon sugar layer: Adds the classic snickerdoodle flavor we all love.
- Glaze on top: Just a little drizzle takes these bars over the top.
- Great for a crowd: Makes a big batch perfect for sharing (or not!).
Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
We love how simple and pantry-friendly this recipe is. You’ll need basics like butter, sugar, flour, eggs, and vanilla. The real magic comes from the cinnamon chips and that cinnamon-sugar layer in the middle. And don’t skip the glaze—it adds a sweet finish that ties everything together.
Variations
- Chocolate chip version: Swap cinnamon chips for mini chocolate chips.
- Add nuts: Chopped pecans or walnuts add a nice crunch.
- Maple glaze: Try a maple extract instead of vanilla in the glaze.
- Spiced twist: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the dough.
Instructions
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Cream butter and sugars. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients and combine with wet.
- Stir in some cinnamon chips.
- Press 2/3 of the dough into the pan.
- Drop and gently press the remaining dough. Bake until golden.
- Sprinkle with more cinnamon chips while warm. Cool and drizzle with glaze.
Expert Tips
- Use softened butter for the best creaming.
- Don’t overmix the dough to keep bars tender.
- Gently press the top dough layer; it doesn’t have to be perfect.
- Let the bars cool completely before glazing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Yes! Once cooled and sliced, wrap them tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
They’re usually in the baking aisle near chocolate chips, especially in the fall.
Absolutely. The bars are still delicious without it, but the glaze adds a little something extra.
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📖Recipe
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Cinnamon Chip Cookie Bars
Equipment
- 9×13 baking dish
- large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- small bowl
- medium bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 ¾ cups flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup cinnamon chips
Cinnamon sugar mixture
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1-2 Tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, thoroughly beating the mixture in between each egg.
- Add in the vanilla and mix.
- Add in the flour, cream of tartar, salt and baking soda and mix until the dough is combined, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- Stir in ½ c of the cinnamon chips.
- Scoop about ⅔ of the dough and press it in an even layer in the bottom of the pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk the sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle in an even layer over the bottom layer of dough.
- Take the remaining dough and drop small scoops over the top of the cinnamon/sugar, and gently press to create a top layer of dough. (This will take a few minutes as the dough is sticky, but it doesn’t have to be perfect!)
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden.
- Remove and immediately sprinkle the remaining cinnamon chips over the top to slightly melt into the top crust. Let the bars completely finish cooling.
- To make the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar, vanilla and 1 tablespoon of cream together, adding the additional cream if necessary to make the glaze thinner. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the bars. Slice and enjoy!
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
