Description
Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars are a delightful twist on traditional sugar cookies, capturing the essence of holiday cheer in every bite. These soft and chewy bars are topped with colorful sprinkles and creamy frosting, making them the perfect treat for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home. With minimal effort required and an impressive presentation, these bars will bring joy to all ages this holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup colorful sprinkles (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle additional sprinkles on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden around the edges and set in the center.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg