Description
Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, buttery bars topped with creamy frosting and sprinkles, perfect for any celebration. With a simple sugar cookie dough base and a sweet frosting layer, these cookie bars are an easy alternative to traditional rolled sugar cookies. Make them for birthdays, holidays, or as an everyday treat for the whole family.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Almond extract (optional)
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla and almond extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, beating until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cookie bars and top with sprinkles.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use almond extract for a subtle flavor boost.
- Store the frosted bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Customize the frosting color and sprinkles for different occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 95mg