Description
These Easy Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Soft and chewy cookie bars topped with a creamy frosting and colorful sprinkles, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone. Simple to make and easy to customize, they are ideal for parties, bake sales, or a sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1½ tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- food coloring (optional)
- sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or greasing.
- Make the Cookie Base: Cream butter and sugar, add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Combine dry ingredients and mix into wet. Press into pan and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat butter until creamy, add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and food coloring if desired. Spread over cooled bars and top with sprinkles.
- Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- You can double the frosting for an extra-thick layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
