Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Sugar Cookie Bars, a sweet treat that captures the essence of classic sugar cookies in an easy-to-bake bar form. These bars are thick, soft, and chewy, topped with creamy frosting and colorful sprinkles, making them perfect for celebrations or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a quiet family night, these cookie bars are bound to impress and please everyone around the table. Plus, the recipe is incredibly simple—perfect for bakers of all skill levels.
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 (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp. milk
- optional pink food coloring gel
- optional sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and cream cheese; mix well.
- Gradually add flour and baking powder to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread dough evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden on top.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by mixing softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, and optional food coloring until smooth.
- Once cooled completely, frost the bars and add sprinkles before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg