Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
24 servings
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Calories
299 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
Description
The recipe begins by creaming softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until light, then adding vanilla and eggs. Flour, baking powder, and kosher salt are blended in to form a cookie dough that is pressed evenly into a parchment-lined pan. Baking at 350°F for 15-18 minutes produces a cookie layer with lightly browned edges and a soft center.
Once cooled, the frosting is prepared by beating butter and vanilla until fluffy, then adding powdered sugar, a pinch of salt, and milk. This creates a creamy, sweet topping that is colored if desired with gel food coloring. Sprinkles can be added for decoration. The frosting is spread evenly over the cooled base and the bars are cut into squares for serving.
The bars have a balance of soft cookie texture and smooth frosting sweetness. They serve well as a dessert or treat for gatherings. Gel food coloring is preferred for vibrant color without affecting flavor or texture.
Storage recommendations allow keeping frosted bars at room temperature for several days or freezing them to extend shelf life. Freezing requires airtight packaging to preserve freshness and prevent drying out.
Ingredients
FOR THE COOKIES:
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 egg large
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
FOR THE FROSTING:
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch kosher salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 Tablespoons milk
- 1 Blue Food coloring I use gel, optional, drop
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- For the cookies, beat butter and sugar for 2 minutes on medium high with an electric mixer, scraping sides down occasionally. Add vanilla and eggs and beat until combined. Add flour, baking powder and salt, mixing until fully blended.
- Line a 15x10x1 baking sheet with parchment paper. Using floured hands, drop dough onto baking sheet and press until evenly distributed. This takes a minute or two, but it can be done!
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-18 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Remove from oven and cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat butter and vanilla on high for two minutes until fluffy. Add salt, powdered sugar ad milk and beat for 3-5 minutes until fluffy and fully blended. Beat in food coloring until combined. Spread on cooled cookie bars and add sprinkles. Cut into squares and enjoy!!
Notes
- Store frosted sugar cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freeze cookie bars in airtight containers for up to 3 months to maintain freshness.
- Gel food coloring provides vivid color without changing frosting texture or flavor; use sparingly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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