Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe
Need cookies without rolling drama or cutter chaos? Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe delivers buttery softness in effortless squares. You press dough once and bake confidently. Thick vanilla frosting spreads like silk on top. Every bite tastes tender, sweet, and unapologetically indulgent. These bars skip perfection pressure entirely. Slice them boldly and watch compliments multiply fast. Honestly, who has time for individual cookies anyway?
Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe
Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe features soft, thick sugar cookie dough baked in a pan and topped with creamy vanilla frosting.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line pan with parchment paper.
- Beat 1 cup butter and 1 ½ cups sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly.
- In separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture.
- Press dough evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake 18–20 minutes until edges turn lightly golden.
- Cool completely in pan before frosting.
- Beat ½ cup butter until creamy for frosting.
- Add powdered sugar gradually.
- Mix in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled bars.
- Add sprinkles if desired. Slice into 16 squares.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving – per bar)
Calories: 320Total Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Approximate % per serving):
Vitamin A: 10%Calcium: 2%
Iron: 6%
Vitamin B12: 2%
Phosphorus: 4%
Additional Notes & Flavor Tips
- Do not overbake for soft texture.
- Add almond extract for subtle depth.
- Chill briefly before slicing for cleaner edges.
- Use gel coloring for tinted frosting.
- Store covered at room temperature up to four days.
