Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe

stack of sugar cookie bars on a stack of white plates

Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars with a tender chewy base and festive sprinkles. Customize the colors for any occasion. An easy dessert ready in just 25 minutes.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Cool: 15

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

Cookie Base Layer

1 cup salted butter (2 sticks) softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Frosting Layer

½ cup salted butter (1 stick) softened
2 ½ cups powdered sugar sifted
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract if needed
pink food coloring if needed
1 tablespoon assorted sprinkles if needed

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper or cooking spray.
In a mixing bowl combine the butter and sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
Add the flour and cornstarch and mix until just combined. Do not over mix!
Spread the cookie bar dough in the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
Remove from the oven and cool completely.
While the cookie bars are baking, mix the frosting.
Cream the butter until light and fluffy.
Add the powdered sugar and mix until the flour is coated with butter.
Slowly add the milk until the frosting comes together.
Tint with food coloring if desired. Set aside until ready to frost the cookie bars.
Frost and add colored sprinkles if desired.
Cut and enjoy!

Notes

Let the bars cool completely before frosting, or the frosting will melt and slide off.
Soften your butter at room temperature for at least 30 minutes so it creams properly, but do not melt it.
Measure the flour by fluffing, spooning, and leveling to avoid dry, dense bars.
Do not overmix the dough once the flour goes in, or the bars will be tought and dense.
Change up the frosting color and sprinkles to match any occasion.

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