Description
Sweet memories come alive with Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars, blending nostalgic childhood flavors into one irresistible dessert. Creamy vanilla frosting and buttery cookie base invite you to savor each delightful, sprinkle-topped square.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting and Decorations:
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and positioning a parchment paper liner inside a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Using an electric mixer, whip butter and sugar together until achieving a soft, airy texture with pronounced volume.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until thoroughly integrated.
- Sift together dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, and salt – then gradually fold into the wet mixture, creating a cohesive dough.
- Transfer the cookie dough into the prepared pan, carefully spreading it into an even, smooth layer using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges as an indicator of doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow the cookie base to cool completely at room temperature, which ensures proper frosting consistency.
- Craft the frosting by whisking butter and powdered sugar, gradually introducing heavy cream until achieving a silky, spreadable consistency.
- Optional: Tint the frosting with food coloring for visual appeal.
- Once the cookie base has reached room temperature, generously apply the frosting across the entire surface.
- Embellish the frosted surface with decorative sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Slice into rectangular bars and serve immediately or store for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Chill the dough briefly before spreading in the pan to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better texture in the cookie base.
- Customize frosting colors and sprinkles for seasonal celebrations or themed parties.
- For gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a reliable gluten-free flour blend and add xanthan gum for binding.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg