Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

Soft and chewy snickerdoodle bars infused with warm pumpkin spice flavors and coated lightly with cinnamon sugar for a seasonal twist. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 16, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar (for topping)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly combined.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup light brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add 2 large eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in 2 tsp pure vanilla extract and 1/2 cup pumpkin puree until smooth.
5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined and no flour streaks remain.
6. Step 6: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar evenly over the top.
7. Step 7: Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. Cool completely in pan before cutting into bars.