Description
Delightful sugar cookie bars that capture the sweetness and soft texture of classic sugar cookies in an easy-to-make form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Creamy frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spread the dough into the prepared baking pan evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden at the edges.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan.
- Spread a layer of creamy frosting on top and add sprinkles if desired.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg