Description
Soft and buttery sugar cookie bars topped with creamy pastel frosting, perfect for festive occasions and easy to prepare in one pan.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Food coloring (pastel shades)
- Optional: sprinkles or colored sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture to form a soft dough.
- Press dough evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until edges are lightly golden and center is set. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Divide frosting and tint with food coloring. Spread over cooled bars.
- Decorate with sprinkles if desired, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Avoid overbaking to keep bars soft and chewy.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant pastel shades.
- Cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Customize decorations for different occasions.
- Store in airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
