Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars. A soft, buttery base topped with creamy vanilla frosting and colorful holiday sprinkles, these bars are perfect for any holiday gathering or cookie exchange.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Frosting and Decoration:
- 1 batch vanilla buttercream frosting (about 2 cups)
- Holiday sprinkles or sanding sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream butter and sugar, then add egg and vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl.
- Form Dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture to form a soft dough.
- Bake: Press dough into baking dish and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden.
- Frost and Decorate: Once cooled, spread frosting over the base, add sprinkles, then cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- You can tint the frosting with red or green food coloring for a festive touch.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
