Description
Deliciously soft and chewy sugar cookie bars topped with creamy buttercream frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter for buttercream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool, then prepare the buttercream frosting by beating the softened butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and milk.
- Spread the buttercream over the cooled bars and sprinkle with optional sprinkles.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For richer flavor, consider browning the butter before adding it to the sugar. Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sugar cookie bars, dessert, baking, easy recipes, frosting