Description

These sugar cookie bars combine the classic flavor of sugar cookies with festive holiday sprinkles for a chewy, colorful treat. Perfect for parties, bake sales, and celebrations of all kinds.

Ingredients

Scale

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups frosting of choice

1/2 cup holiday sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.

4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.

7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.

8. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

9. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars and immediately sprinkle with holiday sprinkles.

10. Lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and cut into 24 squares before serving.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar

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