Description
Delightful holiday sugar cookie bars featuring a buttery richness, vibrant sprinkles, and creamy frosting, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Frosting and toppings (cream cheese frosting, powdered sugar, sprinkles)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan (typically 9×13 inches) with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
- Mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) together in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely in the pan before transferring to a wire rack and frost as desired.
- Slice into squares or rectangles and serve.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sugar cookie bars, holiday dessert, festive cookies