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Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

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.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 40 cookies
Calories: 176 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  2. Sift dry ingredients together, set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar.
  4. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
  5. Add yogurt, mix well.
  6. Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined. The dough shouldn't be sticky to touch.
  7. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  8. Spread the dough evenly over the sheet pan, it won't quite reach the edges. Trim the edges if desired.
  9. Bake at 350ºF for 15-18 minutes.
  10. When the cookies bars are done, they should be light and dry in color.
For the Icing
  1. Whip together the powdered sugar and butter on low speed.
  2. Add the vanilla extract, almond extract, cream, and food coloring (if desired).
  3. The consistency should be light and loose.
  4. Beat for 5-8 minutes until it's light and fluffy.
  5. Once the cookie bars are cooled, spread the icing over the cookies.

Notes

  • Sour cream can be substituted for the plain yogurt. You can also use vanilla yogurt or Greek yogurt. 
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Nutrition Information

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

% 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.