Description
Indulge in these delicious Sugar Cookie Bars that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Soft and chewy bars topped with a creamy frosting, these treats are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
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For the Sugar Cookie Bars:
- 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
- pink food coloring gel (optional)
- sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and cream cheese. Mix well. Slowly add flour and baking powder until a dough forms.
- Bake the bars: Spread the dough in the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- Make the frosting: In a bowl, combine butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and food coloring. Adjust consistency with more milk or sugar.
- Decorate and serve: Spread frosting on cooled bars, add sprinkles, and cut into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the frosting color with different food coloring gels for various occasions.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Sugar Cookie Bars, Dessert, Easy Recipe, Frosting, Baking
