Description
These Easy Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are a delicious treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Soft and chewy cookie bars topped with a creamy frosting and colorful sprinkles.
Ingredients
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Cookie Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: Cream butter and sugar, then add egg and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Bake: Press dough into pan and bake for 20–24 minutes until golden.
- Make frosting: Beat butter, sugar, milk, and vanilla until fluffy. Add food coloring if desired.
- Frost and decorate: Spread frosting on cooled bars, top with sprinkles, and cut into squares.
Notes
- For softer bars, avoid overbaking.
- Customize frosting colors and sprinkles for different occasions.
- Store bars in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
