Apple Pie Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars: A Cozy Dessert Fusion

Introduction
Apple Pie Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars are the perfect fusion of two classic desserts: apple pie and snickerdoodle cookies. These bars offer the soft, cinnamon-sugar sweetness of snickerdoodle cookies, combined with a spiced apple filling that mimics the best parts of an apple pie. They’re easy to make and a great way to enjoy the flavors of fall all year long. With a tender cookie base, a gooey apple filling, and a cinnamon-sugar topping, these bars will quickly become a family favorite!

Ingredients
For the Cookie Base:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Apple Filling:
3 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
For the Snickerdoodle Topping:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
How to Make
Step 1: Prepare the Apple Filling