Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
Soft, buttery sugar cookie bars topped with creamy frosting and colorful sprinkles—easy to bake, slice, and share! Perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you want a nostalgic treat.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- rubber spatula
- Whisk
- Offset spatula or butter knife
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp almond extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 0.5 cup salted butter softened, for frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
- food coloring optional
- sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix until combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch. Gradually add to wet ingredients and mix to form soft dough.
- Spread dough evenly in pan. Bake 18–22 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- For frosting: Beat butter, then add powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Add food coloring if desired.
- Spread frosting over cooled bars and top with sprinkles. Slice and serve.
Notes
Let bars cool before frosting. Store in airtight container at room temp for 3 days, or in fridge for firmer bars. Use a smaller pan for thicker bars.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal | Protein: 2g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 80mg