Description
A delightful and easy sugar cookie bar recipe perfect for sharing love on Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Sprinkles or icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan, decorating with sprinkles if desired. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out and cut into squares once completely cooled.
Notes
Customize with chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor. Serve with ice cream for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Valentine, sugar cookies, easy recipes, desserts, baking