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Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Recipe

Sugar Cookie Bars

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These Sugar Cookie Bars are a delicious treat, featuring a soft, buttery flavor and a creamy frosting that makes them a favorite for any occasion. Perfect for quick desserts or celebrations, they’re easy to make and always a hit!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract, optional
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (248g) all purpose flour
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups (339g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–3 tablespoons (5-15ml) milk or heavy whipping cream
  • Sprinkles and/or food coloring, if desired

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with foil and spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar. Mix in the egg and both extracts (almond extract is optional for enhanced flavor).
  3. Add in the baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt, then gradually mix in the flour until just combined.
  4. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  5. Bake for 14-19 minutes until the edges are golden and the center appears slightly undercooked. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
  6. To make the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually mix in salt and powdered sugar until crumbly. Then add vanilla and 1 tablespoon of milk or cream, mixing until smooth, adding more milk if needed. If coloring the frosting, add food coloring now.

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Notes

Make sure to cool the bars completely before frosting to prevent melting.
For a fun twist, add sprinkles or food coloring to the frosting to make it festive for occasions.
Store leftover bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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