Snickerdoodle Bars: Easier Than Cookies, Better Than Brownies

I cracked open a random cook book last week and made these Snickerdoodle Bars and they were so good!  I love a homemade cookie, but sometimes I don't have time to be watching the oven in 8 minute increments.  These hit the spot!  Here's what you'll need:

Snickerdoodle Bars

2 2/3 C flour
2 t baking soda
1 t salt
2 C packed brown sugar
1 C butter, at room temperature
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 TB vanilla

For Topping:
2 TB sugar
2 t cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and light grease a 9x13 baking pan.  In a large mixing bowl, mix together the butter and brown sugar, then mix in the eggs, one at a time.  Add vanilla.  Add in baking soda, salt and flour, while mixing.  Mix until blended.  Then spread evenly into the 9x13 pan.  

In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle on top of the batter.  Back at 350 degrees fro 25-30 minutes or until the edges begin to lightly brown.  Remove from oven and let cool on a cooling rack.  Cut into squares and serve.