Description
Indulge in these delicious sugar cookie bars topped with a creamy frosting that are perfect for any occasion. These soft and chewy bars are easy to make and a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- food coloring and sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the dough: Cream together butter and sugar, then add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Bake: Press dough into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Cool in the pan.
- Make the frosting: Beat butter, add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Spread over cooled bars, add sprinkles, and cut into squares to serve.
Notes
- For festive occasions, customize frosting colors and sprinkles.
- Store bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
