Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars, a delightful twist on a traditional holiday favorite. These thick and soft bars are topped with a luscious vanilla almond frosting, making them the perfect addition to any holiday gathering or cozy night in. Say goodbye to the hassle of rolling and cutting dough—this easy recipe combines all the classic sugar cookie flavors into one delicious dessert that’s ideal for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups butter, room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a half sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and extracts; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Press dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden.
- Allow bars to cool completely before frosting with prepared vanilla almond frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For thicker bars, chill the dough before baking. Customize your frosting by adding food coloring or sprinkles for festive flair. If desired, substitute extracts to create unique flavor profiles.