Cream Cheese Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe
Want dessert that feels rich without extra chaos? Cream Cheese Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe delivers buttery softness topped with tangy sweetness. You press dough once and skip cookie cutters. Thick cream cheese frosting spreads like velvet. Every bite tastes smooth, sweet, and slightly sassy. These bars handle parties and cravings effortlessly. Vanilla aroma fills your kitchen fast. Honestly, basic brownies should feel nervous right now.
Cream Cheese Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe
Cream Cheese Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe features soft vanilla sugar cookie bars baked in one pan and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking pan with parchment paper.
- Beat 1 cup butter and 1 ½ cups sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in separate bowl.
- Gradually combine dry mixture into wet ingredients.
- Press dough evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake 20–22 minutes until edges turn lightly golden.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Beat cream cheese and ½ cup butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar gradually while mixing.
- Blend in vanilla extract and pinch salt.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled bars.
- Slice into 16 squares and serve.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving – per bar)
Calories: 340Total Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Carbohydrates: 41 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 4 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Approximate % per serving):
Vitamin A: 12%Vitamin D: 2%
Calcium: 3%
Iron: 6%
Phosphorus: 5%
Additional Notes & Flavor Tips
- Do not overbake to maintain soft texture.
- Chill briefly before slicing for cleaner edges.
- Add lemon zest to frosting for bright contrast.
- Use gel coloring for decorative swirls.
- Store refrigerated up to four days.
