• Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.

• Prepare the Base and Topping:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir to combine.

Add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.

• Assemble the Bars:

Press about two-thirds of the dough mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base.

Pour the caramel sauce over the base layer, spreading it evenly.

• Add the Topping:

Add the ground cinnamon to the remaining dough mixture and stir until well combined.

Crumble the cinnamon dough mixture over the caramel layer, covering it as evenly as possible.

• Bake the Bars:

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the caramel is bubbly.

• Cool and Serve:

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

Enjoy your Decadent Snickerdoodle Caramel Bars!