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Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease an 20×20-centimetre baking pan or line with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In a separate bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar until mixture is light and fluffy.
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Add egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture. Mix until thoroughly combined.
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Gradually blend the dry mixture into the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
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Evenly press the dough into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top.
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Combine ground cinnamon and granulated sugar. Evenly sprinkle the mixture over the surface of the dough.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the centre emerges clean.
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Allow bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into squares or bars of desired size.
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Serve and enjoy these chewy snickerdoodle cookie bars.