Description
Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars are the ultimate festive treat, blending the nostalgic flavors of traditional sugar cookies into a delightful bar format. With a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookie base topped with creamy frosting and vibrant sprinkles, these bars are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, they will quickly become a cherished addition to your holiday traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 3 tbsp milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (55g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg