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Sugar Cookie Bars

These easy Sugar Cookie Bars are buttery, soft and topped with the best sweet buttercream frosting! A crowd pleasing treat that is a breeze to whip up for any occasion!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Author: Heather

Ingredients

Cookie Bars

Buttercream Frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 15 x 10 inch jelly roll sheet pan with non stick cooking spray.
  • Cream together the salted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in the vanilla extract.
  • Add the baking powder, baking soda, and one cup of flour and mix just until incorporated.
  • Add remaining flour one cup at a time, mixing until its all incorporated.
  • Spread or press the dough evenly into the greased pan. (Using your hands works the best).
  • Bake the bars for 15-20 minutes until the edges are just starting to get golden brown and the center is no longer glossy.
  • Let cool completely.

Buttercream Frosting

  • Beat the butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, beating well.
  • Add the vanilla extract and milk, beat together until smooth.
  • Increase the speed to medium and beat until fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Frost the cooled bars, decorate with your favorite sprinkles, cut into 24 bars and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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