Description
Irresistible frosted sugar cookie bars deliver classic bakery sweetness with homemade charm. Layers of buttery vanilla dough and creamy frosting create pure comfort for cookie enthusiasts eager to indulge.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7 g) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) milk (for frosting)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by lightly coating with cooking spray and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Using an electric mixer, blend softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy and pale, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, mixing until completely integrated and smooth.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until a uniform dough forms without overmixing.
- Transfer dough to prepared pan, gently pressing and smoothing the surface with a spatula for even distribution.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 22-25 minutes, watching for light golden edges and a slightly firm center.
- Remove from oven and allow bars to cool completely on a wire rack, approximately 1 hour.
- Prepare frosting by whipping butter until fluffy, then gradually adding powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
- Beat frosting until silky and spreadable, adding food coloring if desired for visual appeal.
- Evenly spread frosting across cooled cookie base using an offset spatula.
- Garnish with colorful sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Slice into squares and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Precision matters when measuring ingredients to ensure the perfect texture of these sugar cookie bars.
- Softened butter at room temperature blends more smoothly, creating a light and fluffy base for the cookies.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Try different extracts like almond or lemon to add unique flavor variations to the classic sugar cookie recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg