Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Sugar Cookie Bars, a perfect twist on the classic sugar cookie. These soft and chewy bars are topped with a creamy frosting, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion—be it birthday parties, family gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 3 Tbsp cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter (softened) for frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
- Optional: pink food coloring gel and sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and cream cheese until combined.
- Gradually add flour and baking powder until a thick dough forms; avoid overmixing.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden. Allow cooling.
- For the frosting, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust consistency if needed.
- Once cooled, frost the bars generously and top with optional sprinkles before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square bar (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Consider using citrus zests or different extracts to personalize the flavor profile of your cookie bars. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days or freeze them for longer storage.