Today's tea is in front of my waterfall. I do love sitting on my patio and listening to the sound it makes. I'm using my fruited teapot that a friend gave me years ago.
This teacup that was painted by my late Great Aunt Kitty works well with the teapot. One of my fairies flew over from the fairy garden.
The recipe for the Snickerdoodle Bars comes from my sweet friend, Stephanie over at The Enchanting Rose. Stephanie is the one who does the fun teacup exchange several times a year. Please stop by and tell her "hi". When I saw this recipe on her blog, I knew that I wanted to make them. Snickerdoodles are always a favorite, but in bar from, they're even easier. Thank you Stephanie, for sharing this wonderful recipe!
Snickerdoodle Bars
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
Cinnamon Filling
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
Glaze
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 - 2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease bottom only of a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat butter with mixer until creamy. Beat in sugars.
Gradually beat in eggs and vanilla into sugar mixture until combined. On low speed, beat in dry ingredients until combined.
Spread half the batter into pan; spread evenly (the dough is very sticky!)
Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over batter.
Dollop teaspoon size amounts of remaining batter evenly over cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool completely - about an hour.
In a small bowl, stir glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over bars.
I am sharing this with these lovely parties:
Your cookies sound great Kitty! I've really been enjoying baking bar cookiess and the glaze makes them look extra yummy:@)
ReplyDeleteSnickerdoodles are the favorite cookie I make for my husband and near the top of the list for both daughters. ('Cause they have to compete with chocolate cookies, don'tcha know.) I am positive that the whole family would like snickerdoodle bars.
ReplyDeleteAnd the tea is lovely. The teaCUP painted by your Aunt Kitty is lovelier still.
And the fairy? Perfect touch.
Our family loves snickerdoodles, so this recipe is a must for us. I've pinned it to my page.
ReplyDeleteI love waterfalls! Big or small, they are one of my favorite things in life.
So you have/had an Aunt Kitty. Were you named for her?
Have a wonderful week,
Patti
Oh yum, they look delicious! I would love one right now :) So glad you were able to make them and your tea cup is simply delightful!
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs to you, my sweet friend!
I made these a couple of weeks ago and loved them and so did my co-workers, unfortunately my DH and son don't like cinnamon (yeah, they are freaks of nature) so they didn't like them. They will however be made again for those of us who LOVE snickerdoodles!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you had your own waterfall! How wonderful. Maybe your fairies go there to play and bathe! Love your handpainted teacup, really beautiful. and I must make those snickerdoodle bars. Have a lovely day, Kitty.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kitty for sharing Stephanie's recipe and I guess that I will have to try making them sometime. They look so yummy. Enjoy the week.
ReplyDeleteJulie
Those just look so yummy. I had to zip over to Stephanie's and pin. Did you have it pinned? I looked and couldn't find it. You always present the goodies so beautifully. You must have lots of dishes! =D
ReplyDeleteOh, these bars look delicious and like Vee I'll be going to pin the recipe. Isn't it sweet how fairies are joining us for tea this summer.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy the sound of our waterfall too, the tea house beside it is the perfect spot for afternoon tea.
Your snickerdoodle bars look wonderful, Kitty. So many sweet little fairies are out and about and joining us for tea this year. Thank you for sharing your tea table near the waterfall. It's lovely! Hope you are having a delightful day.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sandi
Hi Kitty,
ReplyDeleteMy goodness your Aunt Kitty was talented. That teacup is so pretty and I love the teaplate too. I must try your snickerdoodle bars - they look amazing! Such a pretty waterfall and I love the sound of one too! Happy June! Karen
Goodness, Kitty. Visiting with you always makes me hungry! :)
ReplyDeleteI love hand painted china and what a treat that your Aunt Kitty made this gorgeous teacup. There is nothing more soothing than the sound of a waterfall ... add a cup of tea (and a snickerdoodle bar) --- perfect! Happy Tea Day!
How totally delicious!!! my daughter LOVES snickerdoodles!
ReplyDeleteMary x
Wow! What a beautiful place to sit and enjoy your tea time. The teacup and saucer are so special with the hand painting by your aunt. That is a delicious looking treat and one everyone will enjoy! Hope the weather stays nice and the rain keeps coming!
ReplyDeletePam
How nice to have the beautiful waterfall! Your china is so pretty and the snickerdoodle bars look wonderful! I'll be trying that! Thanks so much for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
ReplyDeleteRuth
Love your waterfall, Kitty. These bars sound good. xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place for tea! Your tea time looks so enjoyable with the pretty teacup and fairy to match! Snickerdoodle cookies are my hubby's favorite, so will have to make the bars! Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Nancy
Oh Kitty...I LOVE snickerdoodles! I think I'm going to bake up a pan (disposable) of these for my grandson to take up to camp with him. Since they're not chocolate, they should travel & keep well. I bet they don't last long at all either. THANKS for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteYou are on a baking kick. Love the sweets and a nice cup of tea. Thanks for sharing the recipe Kitty. xo
ReplyDeleteKitty your teatime is just wonderful. I love that cup your talented beloved Great auntie Kitty painted.
ReplyDeleteYou have a waterfall? That is so neat. How soothing and comforting.
Hugs.
Kitty, There is nothing more soothing than to listen to the water! Your bars sound delicious and I love your teapot and Aunt Kitty's sweet painted cup & plate. ♥
ReplyDeleteYou had me at snickerdoodle! I just love the way they smell, and to do these bars would be pretty easy. I'm going to pass this recipe along to me best friend who prefers bars to cookies. Then I'm going to be sure she makes them and gives 3/4 of them to me! :-)
ReplyDeleteI hope your week is going along well!
Kitty, I adore snickerdoodles, and if the bars are as good, I won't be able to resist! I prefer bars to cookies. I love your waterfall! xo
ReplyDeleteSnickerdoodles are a favorite at out house. We will have to try the bars now!
ReplyDeleteThose bars look wonderful and I think the fairy wants one too! Lovely little teapot as well Kitty.
ReplyDeleteYummy! Those bars look delicious. That teapot was a wonderful gift. Lovely waterfall, it looks like a relaxing place to enjoy a up of tea.
ReplyDeleteOh boy Kitty, don't these look wonderful!? I've already pinned the recipe. :) Your outdoor tea setting is so pretty and serene. I would love to have a water feature here at our house. Maybe one day. Thanks for sharing this recipe and have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Denise at Forest Manor
These sound great, PINNING!!! Did I read right, that your Great Aunt painted t hat tea cup?? If so what talent.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
These bars look absolutely fabulous--loving the snickerdoodle flavors. pinning to try soon:) Thanks for sharing. found tonight at miz helens linky. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteI think these would be great for tea. Your cup is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteMadonna
MakeMineLemon
Oh my gosh Kitty, you are always whipping up something delish! And to think you stay thin. lol! I have to limit my baking. Love homemade bars and cookies! Thanks for sharing these with SYC. They look yummy!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Popped over from Bonnie's today! LOVE this recipe! Thanks! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty,
ReplyDeleteI just love that precious little fairy and your teacup! We are a Snickerdoodle crowd, so we will just love your Snickerdoodle Bars, they look yummy! Thanks so much for sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!
Miz Helen