Sugar Cookie Bars
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Sugar Cookie Bars
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These Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, buttery, and topped with creamy frosting. Great for feeding a crowd and fun to decorate for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Frosting
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-5 tablespoons milk
- 2-3 drops Liquid food coloring optional
- 3 tablespoons Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup salted butter (softened), 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), and 1 large egg together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
- Add the 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and mix for 1 minute until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda until evenly combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed. Once combined, increase to medium speed and mix for about 2 minutes until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into an ungreased jelly roll pan (approximately 18x13 inches).
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cookie base cool completely in the pan.
- To make the frosting, beat 1/2 cup salted butter (softened) 4 ounces cream cheese (softened), and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a medium bowl or stand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar. Add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time to thin it out as needed to reach a smooth and spreadable consistency. Add 2-3 drops liquid food coloring, if using, and mix until the color is evenly spread throughout.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie bars. Add sprinkles if desired. Cut the cookies into bars and serve.
Notes
- if using unsalted butter, be sure to add in 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the dough.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bar
Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
218mg
(9%)
Potassium
80mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
375IU
(8%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 218mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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