Description
Delightful sugar cookie bars that bring the joy of the holiday season into your kitchen with their buttery sweetness and colorful sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Colorful sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before lifting them out. Let them cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For increased flavor, let the dough chill in the fridge for about an hour before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: sugar cookie bars, Christmas cookies, holiday baking, festive desserts, easy dessert recipes