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Sweet vanilla cake square with pink frosting and colorful sprinkles, served on a white plate.

Sugar Cookie Bars

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 20 bars
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Bars:

  • 8 ounces unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For The Frosting:

  • 4 ounces unsalted butter softened
  • 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar plus more if needed
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk
  • Food coloring optional
  • Sprinkles optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
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  • Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
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  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-23 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
  • To make the frosting, in a medium bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy.
  • Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until well combined. If needed, add up to 1/2 cup more powdered sugar for added sweetness or thickness.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk. If needed, add more milk to reach desired consistency.
  • If desired, add food coloring to the frosting and mix well.
  • Once the bars are completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
  • Decorate with sprinkles, if desired.
  • Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 62mgFiber: 1g
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