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sugar cookie bars

Delicious and soft sugar cookie bars topped with vanilla frosting and sprinkles, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened for frosting
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt for frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk or heavy whipping cream
  • sprinkles or food coloring optional for decoration

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Cream 0.75 cups butter and sugar in a bowl. Beat in egg and vanilla (and almond extract if using). Mix in baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add flour and mix until combined.
  3. Press dough into the prepared pan. Bake for 14-19 minutes until the edges are golden. Cool completely before frosting.
  4. Make the frosting: Beat 0.5 cups softened butter with salt, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in vanilla and milk until smooth. Tint or dye frosting as desired.
  5. Spread frosting over cooled bars and decorate with sprinkles. Cut into pieces to serve.

Notes

This recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for gatherings or holidays.