Description

Soft and buttery sugar cookie bars topped with creamy frosting and festive sprinkles, perfect for holiday baking and celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Holiday sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until combined.
Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely in the pan.
Beat 1/2 cup softened butter with 2 cups powdered sugar until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
Spread the frosting over the cooled cookie bars. Sprinkle generously with holiday sprinkles.
Cut into squares or rectangles, and serve.

Notes

[‘Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for the best texture.’, ‘Don’t overbake the bars to avoid dryness.’, ‘Let the bars cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.’, ‘Customize the sprinkles to match your holiday theme.’, ‘These bars can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.’]

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 250
Sugar: 25
Sodium: 75
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 35
Protein: 2

Keywords: Christmas, Holiday Baking, Sugar Cookie Bars, Easy Dessert, Festive Treats