Description
Delicious and festive sugar cookie bars perfect for holiday gatherings, combining classic sweetness with a touch of joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Festive sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in any desired add-ins like chocolate chips.
- Spread the cookie dough evenly into a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle colorful sugars on top before baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and slice when completely cool.
Notes
Always use room temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid overmixing once flour is added.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, holiday baking, dessert bars, festive treats, Christmas cookies