Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Sugar Cookie Bars, where the classic flavors of sugar cookies meet convenience in an easy-to-make bar form. These soft and chewy bars are topped with creamy frosting and colorful sprinkles, making them perfect for any celebration or sweet craving. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party or enjoying a cozy evening at home, this versatile treat is sure to please everyone. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll have a crowd-pleaser that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
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
- 1/4 cup butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- pink food coloring gel (optional)
- sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, almond extract, and cream cheese; mix well.
- Gradually add flour and baking powder, mixing until just combined to form a thick dough.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden on top. Let cool.
- For frosting: Mix softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth; adjust consistency if needed.
- Frost cooled bars, add sprinkles if desired, cut into squares, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg