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Sugar Cookie Bars

These simple Sugar Cookie Bars are so easy and sweet! Perfect for any occasion, they are thick, chewy and topped with frosting and sprinkles!

Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 270 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

for the cookie bars-
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups all purpose flour* fluffed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
for the frosting-
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 lb. powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk
  • Sprinkles if desired for decoration

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, stir butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Stir in egg, vanilla and almond extract and whip until fluffy. Scrape the sides and stir again briefly. Stir in remaining dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated. It won't come together as a dough initially, but if you grab a handful, it should hold its shape.
  3. Spread dough into prepared pan and press down evenly. Bake 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from oven and cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Stir all ingredients together until smooth and fluffy. Start by adding 3 tablespoons milk and work up from there until frosting is the desired consistency.
  2. Spread over cooled cookie bars and add sprinkles if desired. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

  • *Be sure to fluff flour first before spooning into measuring cups and leveling the tops. Not fluffing the flour will mean more flour added to the dough and will make for a stiffer end product.
  • *Be sure to fluff flour first before spooning into measuring cups and leveling the tops. Not fluffing the flour will mean more flour added to the dough and will make for a stiffer end product.

Nutrition Information

Calories 270kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 154mg (6%) Potassium 40mg (1%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 365IU (7%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Calories 270kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 154mg 6%
Potassium 40mg 1%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 365IU 7%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.