Cottage Cooking - Snickerdoodle Blondies

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...If you like Snickerdoodles, I think you are going to enjoy these blondies. They are simple to make and are a perfect project for young cooks or old pros who are working in inadequate summer kitchens. The recipe comes from the blog Baked by Rachel, which you an find here, and it's my understanding that she is the creator of this recipe. These bars are a nice change from brownies and cinnamon loves will be delighted. The bars are moist and nicely and they are a perfect snack that can be enjoyed throughout the day. The bars are simple to make and if you have your butter at room temperature they take all of 10 minutes to make. If you are looking for a new but simple treat for your family, these just might fill the bill. Here is how the bars are made.

Snickerdoodle Blondie Bars...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite courtesy of Baked by Rachel

Ingredients:
Blondies:
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/2 cinnamon
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Topping:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease exposed pan and parchment paper.
2) In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together butter and both sugars. Mix in eggs and vanilla, followed by dry ingredients. Mix until smooth and no streaks remain. Lightly grease hands, press mixture into an even layer in prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar topping mixture.
3) Bake for 25-30 minutes. Transfer pan to a cooling rack. Allow blondies to cool before slicing. Store in an airtight container for up to several days. Yield: 12 to 16 bars.