Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars. These frosted sugar cookie bars are soft, chewy, and topped with creamy vanilla buttercream. I've been dying to make sugar cookie bars with light 'n sweet frosting for ages now! In all their soft-baked, mile high frosting, sprinkles-to-the-max goodness… I can honestly say. Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are just the thing when you want an easy-to-make dessert that's sure to please. Top with your favorite sprinkles for birthdays, holidays, and more!
We all love sugar cookies, right?
Their simplicity is what appeals to me.
I love that a simple combination of ingredients can give.
You can cook Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars using 15 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
- Prepare of Cookie Bars :.
- You need 2 3/4 cups of all purpose flour.
- It's 1 1/2 tsp. of baking powder.
- It's 1/2 tsp. of salt.
- You need 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter, softened to room temperature.
- You need 1 1/4 cup of granulated sugar.
- It's 1 of large egg + 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature.
- You need 2 tsp. of vanilla extract.
- You need of Frosting :.
- You need 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter, at room temperature.
- You need 1 3/4 cup of confectioners sugar.
- It's 2 tbsp. of cream (or milk).
- Prepare 1/2 tsp. of vanilla extract.
- Prepare Pinch of salt.
- Prepare of Sprinkles (optional for decoration).
These easy Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are a classic! Everyone should have a go-to soft, chewy and delicious sugar cookie bar recipe. With the holiday season officially upon us, cookie plates are going to be going around like crazy. These frosted sugar cookie bars would be perfect for Valentine's Day, Easter, a birthday or just about anytime.
Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars step by step
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13" baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough of an overhang to easily luft out the finished bars. Set it aside..
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt until thoroughly combined. Set it aside..
- Using either a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer, beat the butter on med-high speed until creamy, 1-2 minutes. Then beat in the sugar for 1 minute, until fluffy. Beat in the egg, egg yolk and vanilla extract until combined. Scrape down the sides as needed..
- On low speed, add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined. The dough will be thick and sticky..
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to lightly brown. The center will still look very soft..
- Place the baking pan on a wire rack and let it cool completely. Once cool, lift out with the parchment paper and frost..
- For the frosting, in a medium bowl using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, beat the butter until creamy, 1-2 minutes. Then add the rest of the frosting ingredients and mix until combined. You can add more cream if you'd like a thinner frosting. Frost the cookie bars before slicing them. You can also decorate with sprinkles after frosting if you'd like to. Use a large, sharp knife to slice them..
- Store these in an airtight container for 3 or so days. Don't stack them, as the frosting will not harden and set much..
They're super soft, chewy, colorful and made with love! What more could you ask for in a cookie? This frosted sugar cookie bar recipe is extra fun because you can mix and match the colors. Thick, soft and chewy Sugar Cookie Bars have the same great taste you love from a classic sugar cookie, without having to chill, roll or cut the dough! Perfect party food for feeding a crowd!