Sugar Cookie Bars
Indulge in the delightful world of Sugar Cookie Bars, a soft and chewy dessert that captures the essence of traditional sugar cookies in a convenient bar form. Perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday party, holiday gathering, or cozy night in—these bars are not only delicious but also visually appealing with their vibrant frosting and colorful sprinkles. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can whip up a batch that will be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Enjoy the sweet satisfaction of homemade treats without the fuss of rolling out dough!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 3 Tbsp cream cheese; softened
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- For the Frosting: 1/4 cup butter; softened, 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 Tbsp milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and cream cheese; mix well.
- Gradually add flour and baking powder to form a thick dough; avoid overmixing.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes until set and lightly golden on top. Cool briefly.
- For frosting, combine softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth; adjust consistency as needed.
- Once cooled, frost generously and add sprinkles if desired. Cut into squares to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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