Sugar Cookie Bars

These Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, thick and so delicious. The flavor is exceptional and the frosting makes them top notch. No one will be able to resist these amazing treats!

What is it about a traditional sugar cookie with frosting that is so irresistible? My Sugar Cookie Bars take all the components of a traditional sugar cookie and turns it into these easy to make, amazing cookie bars! This recipe makes a whole pan so you can share with everyone around you.

SUGAR COOKIE BARS

These cookie bars will always remain in my top 5 favorite desserts. They are so soft, flavorful, and have a thick layer of sweet buttercream frosting. I have no self-control when I am left alone with them.

Not only are these delicious, but they are easier to make than the classic sugar cookie. Chilling the dough is not required, and you don’t have to scoop individual portions of dough. Instead, the dough is spread throughout a baking pan. After they’re done baking and cooled, they are topped with a generous amount of frosting, and colorful sprinkles!

INGREDIENTS FOR SUGAR COOKIE BARS

Cookie Bars

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 heaping Tablespoon sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla or birthday cake extract

Frosting

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla or birthday cake extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Food coloring (optional)
• Sprinkles

HOW TO MAKE SUGAR COOKIE BARS

Cookie Bars: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and combine well. Add the sour cream and vanilla; mix until combined. Slowly add the flour mixture just until combined.

Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. You can spray a little cooking spray on your hands, so the batter doesn’t stick to them. Bake for 17 to 20 minutes only! Or just until edges become slightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before frosting.

Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the butter, 2 cups of powdered sugar and milk until combined. Slowly add in the remaining two cups of powdered sugar until combined. Then add the vanilla and salt.

Optional: Drop several drops of desired color of food dye into the frosting and beat until creamy and desired color.

Frost bars with frosting and sprinkle with lots of sprinkles!

HOW MANY BARS DOES SUGAR COOKIE BARS MAKE?

This recipe yields 16 bars. You can cut each bar in half, creating 32 smaller bars that are perfect for serving at parties.

ENJOY THIS RECIPE? HERE ARE A FEW MORE FAVORITE DESSERT BARS!

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Apple Crumble Bars – This amazing treat is filled with a sweet apple filling with crumbly oats and a caramel drizzle.

Blackberry Bliss Bars – This may be one of my best bar recipes! Blackberry jam with milk, semi-sweet, and white chocolate chips, coconut, and bits of toffee.

Golden Grahams S’mores Bars – This breakfast cereal just got a whole lot better with mini-marshmallows and milk chocolate.

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