Amazing Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars: 1 Delightful Treat
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Whip up these delightful frosted sugar cookie bars, a perfect easy-to-slice treat for any holiday gathering. They are sure to be a hit with everyone!
- Author: Alex Rwanda
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes plus cooling time
- Yield: 24-30 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Optional: Sprinkles for decoration
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- While the bars are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, until the frosting is smooth and spreadable. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Once the bars are completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
- Decorate with sprinkles, if desired.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Ensure your butter is truly softened for both the cookie dough and the frosting.
- For easier slicing, you can chill the frosted bars for about 30 minutes before cutting.
- Feel free to experiment with different food coloring for your frosting to match any occasion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: Approx. 200-250 (will vary based on frosting and decoration)
- Sugar: Approx. 25-30g
- Sodium: Approx. 50-75mg
- Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 6-9g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 4-6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30-35g
- Fiber: Less than 1g
- Protein: Approx. 2-3g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 30-40mg