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Best Sugar Cookie Bars

Best Sugar Cookie Bars

Quick to prepare, surprisingly healthy with wholesome ingredients, and bursting with that classic vanilla-buttery flavor, these Sugar Cookie Bars deliver that comforting taste and satisfyingly soft texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Frosting:
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Sprinkles optional

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Pan
  • Large Bowl
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
    1 cup unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
    2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
    3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
    3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  9. While the bars are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar.
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, 4 cups powdered sugar
  10. Gradually add the milk and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.
    1/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  11. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars. Decorate with sprinkles, if desired.
    Sprinkles
  12. Cut the bars into squares and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Perfect for school bake sales, after-school treats, or just a little something sweet to brighten your day. Nana Betty was famous for her sugar cookies. These Best Sugar Cookie Bars capture the essence of her love-filled baking in a fraction of the time.