Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe: Soft and Festive
Sugar Cookie Bars with a soft, festive taste.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened (frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 –3 tbsp milk
- Optional: Food coloring sprinkles
- Suggested Pairings: Milk fresh fruit
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F; grease a 9x13-inch pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; taste and adjust.
- Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and vanilla; mix in dry ingredients.
- Spread batter in pan; bake 20–25 min; cool.
- Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk for frosting; taste and adjust; spread over bars.
- Add sprinkles; serve on a white ceramic platter.
Notes
- Cool bars before frosting.
- Store at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try a gluten-free or funfetti variation.
- Pair with ice cream.