Description
Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars are the perfect festive treat to brighten up your holiday gatherings. These soft and chewy bars, topped with creamy frosting and colorful sprinkles, combine the nostalgic flavors of classic sugar cookies in an easy-to-make bar format. Ideal for sharing at parties or enjoying cozy nights in, these delightful treats will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Allow to cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg