Description
Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, thick, and buttery cookie bars topped with a smooth and creamy vanilla buttercream frosting. They’re perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime you want a sweet, colorful treat without rolling or cutting cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- For the Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, and beat until fluffy. Add food coloring if desired.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and top with sprinkles. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Do not overbake; the bars should be soft and chewy in the center.
- Add almond extract for a classic sugar cookie flavor.
- These bars store well in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Frosting can be colored to match any holiday or event theme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: sugar cookie bars, frosted cookie bars, easy dessert bars, vanilla frosting, party dessert, holiday baking