Sugar Cookie Bars

Thick, chewy Sugar Cookie Bars are topped with a sweet frosting and sprinkles! This is such an easy recipe that is perfect for literally any occasion!

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Total Time 50

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings bars

Calories 271 kcal

Ingredients

for the cookie bars-

1 cup butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all purpose flour fluffed*
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

for the frosting-

1/2 cup butter softened
1 lb powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-4 tablespoons milk
sprinkles if desired, for decoration

Instructions

for the cookie bars-

Preheat the oven to 350° F.
Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. (The parchments paper is for easy removal.)
Using an electric hand mixer (or stand mixer), cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Next mix in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatular and mix again.
Add the dry ingredients and mix just until incorporated. It won’t look like a traditional dough at first, but if you grab a handful it should stick together and hold its shape.
Spread the dough evenly into the prepared dish and press down. Bake 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown! Remove from the oven and cool completely.

for the frosting-

Using an electric hand mixer, mix butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together.
Add 3 tablespoons milk, mix well, then add more until frosting is the desired consistency.
Spread over cooled cookie bars and add sprinkles if desired. Cut and serve.

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Notes

*Everyone measures flour differently but I highly recommend fluffing it and spooning it into your measuring cup. Remember to level the tops too! This method ensures the right amount of flour it being added for soft chewy cookie bars.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 205mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 522IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

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