Description
Delightful and festive Grinch Sugar Cookie Bars that bring joy and warmth to your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Green gel food coloring
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 baking dish.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in almond and vanilla extracts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Add green food coloring and mix until desired shade is achieved.
- Spread the dough into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting made from cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Decorate with festive sprinkles and slice into squares.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Do not overmix and allow bars to cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Grinch cookies, holiday baking, festive treats, cookie bars, Christmas dessert