Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Sugar Cookie Bars, a fun and convenient twist on traditional sugar cookies! These thick, chewy bars are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a birthday party, holiday gathering, or a cozy treat at home. With a soft texture and balanced sweetness, they can be topped with colorful frosting and sprinkles for a festive touch or enjoyed plain for a classic dessert experience. Easy to prepare and even easier to share, these Sugar Cookie Bars are sure to become a favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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; softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- pink food coloring gel (optional)
- sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) 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 the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and cream cheese; mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add flour and baking powder until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden on top. Allow cooling before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth; adjust consistency as needed.
- Once cooled, frost the bars generously and add sprinkles if desired. Cut into squares to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg