Description
These Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars are a festive twist on traditional sugar cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings and cookie exchanges. Soft, chewy cookie bars topped with a creamy frosting and colorful sprinkles.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles, plus more for topping
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red or green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and grease.
- Prepare Dough: Cream butter and sugar, then mix in egg, vanilla, and almond extract. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients, fold in sprinkles.
- Bake: Press dough into pan, bake for 18–22 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely.
- Make Frosting: Beat softened butter, add powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and food coloring. Spread over bars, top with sprinkles.
- Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure bars are cooled before frosting.
- For vibrant colors, use gel food coloring.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
