A classic sugar cookie made easy by cutting them into bars. Frost with a generous layer of buttercream, tinted in your favorite color! Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are a family favorite!
Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe
A classic sugar cookie made easy by cutting them into bars. Frost with a generous layer of buttercream, tinted in your favorite color! Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are a family favorite!
Ingredients
FOR THE COOKIES:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
FOR THE FROSTING:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of kosher salt
- 3 cup powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp milk
- 1 drop blue food coloring (I use gel), optional
- sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- For the cookies, beat butter and sugar for 2 minutes on medium high with an electric mixer, scraping sides down occasionally. Add vanilla and eggs and beat until combined. Add flour, baking powder and salt, mixing until fully blended.
- Line a 15x10x1 baking sheet with parchment paper. Using floured hands, drop dough onto baking sheet and press until evenly distributed. This takes a minute or two, but it can be done!
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-18 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Remove from oven and cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat butter and vanilla on high for two minutes until fluffy. Add salt, powdered sugar ad milk and beat for 3-5 minutes until fluffy and fully blended. Beat in food coloring until combined. Spread on cooled cookie bars and add sprinkles. Cut into squares and enjoy!!
Notes
- STORAGE: store frosted cookie bars in airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. OR, freeze cookies in airtight container for up to 3 months.
- FOOD COLORING: I love using gel food coloring for best results. Only a tiny bit is needed, and it doesn’t change the texture or flavor of the frosting.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 – Serving Size: 1 cookie
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 299 – Total Fat: 16g – Saturated Fat: 10g – Trans Fat: 0g – Unsaturated Fat: 5g – Cholesterol: 56mg – Sodium: 84mg – Carbohydrates: 38g – Fiber: 0g – Sugar: 26g – Protein: 2g