Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Sugar Cookie Bars with Frosting, a soft and chewy treat that’s perfect for any occasion. These delightful bars are topped with smooth cream cheese frosting, making them an ideal sweet for birthday parties, holiday gatherings, or simply as a cozy dessert at home. With a straightforward preparation process, you can whip up these cookie bars in just over half an hour—no need to bake individual cookies! Customize them with festive sprinkles or candy hearts to match your event’s theme and make them uniquely yours. Enjoy the rich buttery flavor and creamy topping that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ounces whipped cream cheese (about 1/2 cup)
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Candy hearts or sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, beat softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add sugar. Mix in egg and vanilla.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Press the dough evenly into the pan and bake for about 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool completely before preparing the frosting by mixing softened butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost the cooled bars, decorate as desired, slice, and serve!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter. Measure flour accurately using the spoon-and-level method. Allow bars to cool completely before frosting to maintain texture.