Description
Easy and delicious Sugar Cookie Bars perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- 3 Tbsp. cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp. milk
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract (for frosting)
- pink food coloring gel (optional)
- sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and cream cheese until combined.
- Slowly add flour and baking powder until a thick cookie dough batter forms.
- Spread the cookie dough into the prepared baking pan and smooth it with a spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until set and the top is light golden brown.
- Let the bars cool for a few minutes while preparing the frosting.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- If desired, add pink food coloring gel to the frosting.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and top with sprinkles if using.
- Cut into 16 squares and serve.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American