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A favorite classic cookie of mine are snickerdoodles. Plain and simple.
Coming from a gal who LOVES big chunks and whole lotta stuff goin’ on in her cookies, that’s definitely saying a lot.
It’s the cinnamon sugar crusted exterior that gets me every time.
But last year while I was at a bakery, I spotted something new to me. A white chocolate chunk snickerdoodle. Soft & puffy, full of lush white chocolate chunks, and an overload of cinnamon & sugar. This cookie was over-the-top. Pure cookie insanity.
I bought it on the spot and OMG… the combination of white chocolate and snickerdoodles is to.die.for.
But rather than recreating said cookie, I chose to put a little spin on it this past weekend.
You see, I like baking bars. They’re easy. Thoughtless. Versatile. Fool proof. One pan, thank you ma’am.
The bars I made this weekend are a cross between a cookie bar and a blondie and sort of a cake. They’re ultra soft with a slightly chewy texture.
The bars are reminiscent of a cakey cookie, but they are also a tad dense like your typical blondie – the eggs and all the butter are to thank for that. 
My good friend Erin said they taste like you’re biting into a thick snickerdoodle cookie… but better.
And quite frankly, I have to tell you that these bars are probably one of the best things that have come out of my kitchen. I’m not exaggerating. They require hardly any work and contain a freaking load of butter. A win-win in my book.
The white chocolate chips provide some texture and the sweet cinnamon sugar swirl hiding inside melts in your mouth with each bite. I made the swirl extra thick because… well, a snickerdoodle can never have enough cinnamon sugar.
It’s my favorite part. 
I glazed the blondies with a simple 3 ingredient vanilla glaze, made from powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla extract.
I felt it gave the bars a little something’ extra.
Plus it’s pretty.
What was great about the glaze is that it hardened fairly quickly, allowing me to stack the blondies up to bring to a party without having the glaze smear. Any desserts that travel well are keepers. When I’m sending goodies to friends or bringing treats to get togethers, I always feel stumped about what to make in fear the dessert will be ruined getting from point A to point B.
I’m glad to know my new favorite blondies make the cut.
(yes, my “cute” travel carrier is a paper plate. ugh don’t judge me)
I love a tasty remix on a classic dessert and I know you’re going to flip for these too. Wait til you try one heated up with melty vanilla ice cream. Just sayin’.
Snickerdoodle White Chocolate Chip Blondies
makes 24 squares
- 2 and 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 (1.5 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp half and half (or milk or cream)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Heat oven to 350F. Spray a 13×9 inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In large bowl, beat butter on high with an electric or stand mixer. Beat until butter is creamy, then add both sugars. Gradually beat in eggs and vanilla. On low speed, beat in dry ingredients until combined. Fold in white chocolate chips
Spoon half the batter into pan. It will be a relatively thin layer, but try to spread it across the pan evenly. Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar filling and spread the remaining batter over top. Some of the cinnamon sugar will mix into the top layer as you spread it.
Bake 22-26 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely for about 1 hour.
While the bars are cooling, make the glaze. In small bowl, stir glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over bars and cut into 24 squares.
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For only $1, I bought this empty condiment bottle to glaze the blondies. I can’t wait to use it on some of my other desserts – it makes drizzling glazes so easy!
PS: if you like snickerdoodles as much as I do, check out these two spin-off recipes!
Skinny Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Dip
Not snickerdoodles, but also similar are my Nutella Stuffed Cinnamon Sugar Muffins. Yum!
**I’m happy to announce the WINNER of the Chobani Giveaway is Elaine who said, “Well you just made my day with this giveaway! I use Chobani (definitely the best greek yogurt brand) in everything- smoothies, recipes, and I eat one for breakfast almost every day. I’m dying to try the new vanilla chocolate chunk”
Look out for your email Elaine!
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Sally, great minds definitely think alike because I just baked some white chocolate snickerdoodle blondies and they’re going on my blog this week, too! I LOVE your version–the icing on top is just perfect and I love that beautiful cinnamon swirl I can see threaded throughout all that fluffy, blondie goodness. I’m so glad I have a partner-in-crime who adores blondies just as much as I do. And whoever thought to pair white chocolate with snickerdoodles needs a hug. A big one. And probably a blondie or five
Hayley recently posted..Simple Salted Toffee
Hayley, thank you so much – i loved the icing swirls on top! I can’t wait to take a peak at your snickerdoodle blondies today! Work has me quite busy so far this morning but I’m dying to see them.
Blondies are my favorite – they are so much more versatile than brownies. And yes, white chocolate and snickerdoodles are a match made in heaven!!
These look delicious! I like snickerdoodles, but I always find that the texture is way off. Baking them in a bar definitely fixes that. Plus, I always think that everything is improved by white chocolate. I’m definitely going to have to try these out (along with some of your other snickerdoodle recipes, the muffins look insane!)
Emilia recently posted..Days Out
Baking a classic cookie like a snickerdoodle is tough because there are no chunks or any kind of room for error. I like them puffy and soft, and sometimes they just don’t turn out that way! I found that baking them into bars was much easier and tastier too. Thanks Emilia!
Haha, love your condiment bottle. I use a dollar store ketchup and/or mustard bottle. Big yellow and red bottles, hehe!!! These blondies look amazing!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets recently posted..Peanut Butter Fudge
My condiment bottle… you gotta do what you gotta do! I felt silly putting vanilla glaze in it but OH WELL! thanks Aimee
love love snickerdoodles! I used to work at the mall in h.s. next to Mrs Field’s and although all their cookies are great, the snickerdoodles will always be some of my faves!
love that you made them in bar form (and one of the best things ever to come out of your kitchen? that’s high praise!) and yes, bars are always SO MUCH less labor intensive than cookies! love them for that reason alone! and much more forgiving, too!
Averie @ Averie Cooks recently posted..Peachy, Beachy, & Ouchy
I know you love the combo of cinnamon/white chocolate Averie! I thought of you when I was making these – well, anytime I use white chocolate actually! With these bars, I didn’t have to worry about the snickerdoodle being soft, puffy, thick, whatever. Bars save my life.. seriously!
I need to try your banana chocolate biscoff bars ASAP.
I love Snickerdoodles! I”m not sure why I never thought to turn them into bars. That is a great looking recipe!
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Big puffy snickerdoodle bars…well, hello awesome treat!!! And extra cinnamon sugar goodness swirled in the middle…I think I have died! They look amazing. And the swirl on top totally gives it the edge and the pretty factor!!! And a condiment bottle for glazing? I love that idea…and I think I have one hiding somewhere in my cupboards!!! Awesome little tip there:-)
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Carrot Cake Cookies
Thanks Jocelyn – the cinnamon swirl is the best part! Break out your condiment bottle for swirling glazes next time, it works wonders
I bookmark so many of your recipes I will never be able to keep up! Love that there is whitw chocolate in these.
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie recently posted..Calling All Peanut Butter & Chocolate Recipes
I think I bookmark all of your recipes too Erin! You’re my chobani gal
You had me at snickerdoodle! White chocolate seems like a really good addition
Nicole @ The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie recently posted..Hungry Cocktail Event
I totally use a coniment bottle for drizzling too! Such a smart girl you must be
Snickerdoodles are a fave in my house and these look terrific! Pretty too! Will need to make these for sure!
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Stephanie – I was stressing about getting a glaze to be perfect on top of these bars and the condiment bottle idea popped into my head. So random and weird, but it works so well! Glad we think alike
Lord. Have. Mercy.
Snickerdoodles are my favorite, too. And these bars are giving me palpitations.
Sally @ Spontaneous Hausfrau recently posted..Cream Cheese Glazed Zucchini Donuts
Looks absolutely delicious. I would so love to try some. I reckon I could eat about 100 of them!
Spencer recently posted..Twizzlers Strawberry
I hope you make them Spencer! They are deifnitely addicting enough to eat the whole pan
You had me at snickerdoodle. I love how you added white chocolate!!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Sally, these look so incredible. I can’t wait to make them. I love, love, love the cinnamon sugar swirl, and bars are one of my go to things to make. I just can’t wait to make these. Hope you had a great weekend
PS I just posted Caramel Blondies on my site; that’s the recipe I’ve been working on forever and so excited finally worked, like your cake batter cookies.
Laura Dembowski recently posted..Caramel Blondies
Heading over to check them out now! Thanks so much Laura. We have similiar tastebuds
Wow! Maybe I could make these if I found some vegan white chocolate, but I’d probably just have to leave them out.
Sarah @ CinnamonSweety recently posted..Sambusa (samosa) update
My hubby LOVES snickerdoodles, so I’m always looking for different ways to make ‘em, since I can’t be satisfied with just a plain ol’ cookie (is that weird??). I am loving the drizzle over the tops of these bars–so pretty! I’m thinking it must be the snickerdoodle season…I’m baking a version this week, too, though we’ll see if I can get ‘em posted by Friday. Have a great week, doll!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl recently posted..Tropical {No Bake} Granola Bars and Nature Box Giveaway
Have a good week too Ashley! It is definitely the snickerdoodle season. I love all of the warm fall flavors ahead
How Random – I just made white chocolate chip snickerdoodle blondies on Friday, but my recipe didn’t turn out. I’ll have to try yours instead.
That is too funny, Jenn! You’ll have to try them again b/c white chocolate and snickerdoodles are a match made in heaven girl!
be still my heart – cinnamon sugar is always what gets me!! i love that this is made into blondies instead of cookies!! what a fun way to eat and make them
Julie @ Table for Two recently posted..Banana Bread for Dad
Oh my gosh Sally my mouth is watering!!! Love the squeeze bottle tip too!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Butter Pecan Cake Kettle Corn {Sundays with Joy}
these look amazing! i love the glaze
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef recently posted..Oatmeal Buttermilk Bread*
This is pure awesomeness. Snickerdoodles are my favorite cookie!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes recently posted..Personal: Happy Birthday, Hubby!
they are one of my favorites too Ashley!! Thanks girl
I love snickerdoodles. They remind me of being a kid in my moms kitchen. I always got to roll them in the sugar. What a treat and a great memory.
Donna @ The Slow Roasted Italian recently posted..Simple Asian Honey Grilled Chicken with Marinade
Same with me, Donna! My job was the roll them.
Snickerdoodle blondies!! i’ve been wanting to bake these forever. I LOVE the idea of white chocolate chips in them! Your pictures are just stunning!
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thank you so much! You have to try snickerdoodles w/ white chocolate chips – utterly amazing!
I’ve never tried a snickerdoodle cookie, yet. They’re not widely known over here and can’t be purchased from bakeries. The only reason I know about them is because I read the likes of blogs like yours that make them. Other than that, I would have been clueless.
Whatever they are [and I will have to try soon] they do look and sound so delicious and the blondies you’ve created that tastes like the cookies but better sound amazing!
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted..Raspberry Yogurt Parfait
Thanks Lisa! You’ve got to try a snickerdoodle – wheather it’s as a bar or a cookie.. I know you will love them!
These look WAY too good to be allowed!
I couldn’t get enough of them, Courtney! Thanks
I love your recipe! Would you come over to Cast Party Wednesday at Lady Behind The Curtain and share it with us?
Thanks, I hope to see you there! ~Sheryl~ http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/?p=33671
Hey Sheryl! I just am getting to this now, so soryr I missed the Weds Party!
These blondies look INCREDIBLE ! Definitely on my must bake list for this week. Thanks for sharing
Hey Linda! I hope you make them – I looove these blondies! Let me know how they turn out.
I want this in my face.
Karly recently posted..Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
this is pretty outstanding. you’ve made them look quite lovely, though they could look downright hideous and still be appealing to me.
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Hahaha Grace, that made me laugh! Yeah you pretty much can’t go wrong with snickerdoodle ANYTHING and white chocolate
These look awesome! Snickerdoodles are my favorite cookie and my daughter’s too. I am so going to make these for her 18th birthday. She is going to love them. Thanks so much for sharing this with all of us fellow snickerdoodle fanatics!!!
You are so welcome! I’d love it if someone made these for me on my birthday! She is one lucky gal! I love snickerdoodles SO much!
Printed that one off lickety split! Blondies and snickerdoodles. These are a few of my favourite things.
I used to make snickerdoodles all the time when I was a kid. Brings back memories. Oh, and my waistline doesn’t thank you. Neither does my butt. But the rest of me is yelling YUM!
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Haha! I think the same thing sometimes too! I love snickerdoodles, it’s hard to stop at only one.. even if it’s a blondie!
Wow, I’m a little late to the game….but these turned out beautiful!! Thank you so much for the recipe, people raved over them!!
that’s SO great to hear Lara! I’m glad you enjoyed them too
Hi, I’m not sure if this recipe works. I really didn’t have enough batter for two layers. My bottom layer was super thin. It didn’t reach the sides and there were holes. Still didn’t have enough for even half of a top layer.
Hi Leigh, I mentioned that the layers would be thin. But they rise a considerable amount while baking. My bottom layer was very thin, but I did have enough for two thin layers in my 9×13 pan. Try baking it in a smaller pan. Sorry it didn’t work out!
Sally,
I recently did a white chocolate snickerdoodle cookie for a football party and they were amazing. Everyone loved them. My next adventure is to do a white chocolate macadamia nut cookie with coconut white chocolate bars. A little island adventure! Love love love your blog. I’m baking the butterfinger cookies and the these blondies today for my husband’s guys weekend. Thanks for all the great ideas!
Ashton
Hi Ashton! I must try a white chocolate snickerdoodle cookie – i love the combination of white chocolate with them! I love the idea of adding coconut to a white chocolate macadamia nut bar. Sounds incredible! Thank you so much for the love and for saying hi. You are a sweetheart to bake for the husband! I hope you all enjoy!!
Hi Sally,
I absolutely love all your recipes. I’ve made plenty and everyone LOVES them. My favorite one is snickers chocolate chip cookies. You are a genius when it comes to baking. I love your idea on browning the butter, it makes a great cookie and smells wonderful. I had a question on the vanilla glaze on these snickerdooles, BTW everyone can’t stop eating them….I followed your guideline on the glaze but as i was stirring the mixture the glaze was thicken. I don’t know what I did wrong? Was I supposed to use the mixer? So I added more half and half and it became what it should look like but the flavor wasn’t right so I kept adding more powdered sugar and vanilla extract. It tasted good to everyone. Please advise. I look forward to more of your holiday recipes.
Thank you,
Vanessa
Hi Vanessa – thank you so much for the note! I’m glad you like my recipes – those snickers chocolate chip cookies are VERY good. My boyfriend’s favorite! The snickerdoodle blondies – another good choice! What do you mean when you typed “the glaze was thicken.” Are you asking why the glaze was thick? You may thicken the glaze by using more sifted powdered sugar and cutting the sweetness with salt, if needed. I stirred the glaze by hand. Glad you enjoyed them!
Sally, I love trying your recipes! Thank you for sharing and blogging. This snickerdoodle blondie was particularly spectacular!
Hi Melissa! Thank you so much!! I’m glad you love these blondies as much as I do.
I need to make them again!
This recipe was absolutely delicious! It was similar to a cinnamon bun, which we loved. We will certainly use it again!
You are right – they do taste like cinnamon buns! In bar form. And they are easier to make! Thanks for letting me know how much you love them!
I made a slightly different version of snickerdoodle blondies. But now, I’m thinking I’m just going to have to make yours too! I LOVE the idea of a cinnamon-sugar filling, and who doesn’t love some extra glaze? (Why do you torture me?? Hehe.) Here are mine!
http://thekitchenkook.blogspot.com/2013/01/snickerdoodle-blondies-and-also-here-it.html
Yours look wonderful! I love these blondies. It feels like ages since I made them. I should change that.
And the glaze? totally necessary! Thank you so much!
Sounds like we both have some baking to do! Say you make my blondies, and I make yours? Or why don’t we just do both? Haha
Would these be okay made a day before? I need (another!) quick and delicious recipe for Easter. My bf’s grandma is now coming…and she loves snickerdoodles!
Hey Stephanie! Yes you may make these a day before.
These are awesome! My boyfriend (taste tester) LOVED them! I also made your Rolo Peanut Butter cookies…so easy and delicious! Thank you!
boys make wonderful taste testers.
Thanks for reporting back about these and the cookies Stephanie!
Hey Sally! I just finished making these, the cake batter rice krispy treats, and the caramel covered pretzels for my mom and she was absolutely thrilled! It turns out that after making all of them, I had enough for everyone tomorrow. So I’ll save the Chocolate chip cookies to make another day
. Everything was great, but these blondies were my favorite! So much so that I am making another batch tomorrow for myself 
…..and I’ll try to leave some for my family and friends… hahaha 
but i have a quick question, how long exactly do you let these blondies bake??? I only did the 22 minutes and I think I could have baked them a teensy bit more.
These got a huge thumbs up! Being the baker of the house…the dough was a little sticky to lay out evenly but…. the taste tester didn’t mind at all. The end result was well worth it. Thanks!
Glad you liked them, Jen!
I just made these for a party this past weekend and they were a huge hit! They were gone very fast. I also made the snickerdoodle dip, super delicious!
Sounds like you love snickerdoodles as much as I do
Thanks Emily!
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