Description

These Simple Sugar Cookie Bars 8×8 are soft, chewy, and sweet, baked all in one pan for ease and flavor. They deliver golden edges and a tender center, perfect for spring celebrations or everyday dessert cravings.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)

sprinkles or colored sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.

2. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using, and mix until combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.

6. Press dough evenly into the prepared pan, using a spatula or lightly greased hands.

7. Bake for 20–24 minutes until edges are lightly golden and the center remains pale.

8. Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into squares.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20–24 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar

Keywords: simple sugar cookie bars, chewy sugar cookie bars, easy baking desserts, soft sugar cookies, homemade cookie bars