Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
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Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
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Frosted sugar cookie bars are a tasty treat that cuts down on prep time so that’s there’s more time for eating! Soft cookies with pillowy perfect icing.
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Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 3 ¼ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup PLAIN yogurt see note for substitutions
For the Icing
- ½ cup butter softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons cream
- 3 drops red food coloing optional
Instructions
For the Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Sift dry ingredients together, set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar.
- Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
- Add yogurt, mix well.
- Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined. The dough shouldn't be sticky to touch.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Spread the dough evenly over the sheet pan, it won't quite reach the edges. Trim the edges if desired.
- Bake at 350ºF for 15-18 minutes.
- When the cookies bars are done, they should be light and dry in color.
For the Icing
- Whip together the powdered sugar and butter on low speed.
- Add the vanilla extract, almond extract, cream, and food coloring (if desired).
- The consistency should be light and loose.
- Beat for 5-8 minutes until it's light and fluffy.
- Once the cookie bars are cooled, spread the icing over the cookies.
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Notes
- Sour cream can be substituted for the plain yogurt. You can also use vanilla yogurt or Greek yogurt.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
176kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
81mg
(3%)
Potassium
17mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
91IU
(2%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 40cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 91IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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