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Judy John

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base:
  • 1 cup 226 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups 300 g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups 375 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the Frosting:
  • ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups 240 g powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt
  • Sprinkles optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line pan with parchment paper.
  2. Beat 1 cup butter and 1 ½ cups sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly.
  4. In separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture.
  6. Press dough evenly into prepared pan.
  7. Bake 18–20 minutes until edges turn lightly golden.
  8. Cool completely in pan before frosting.
  9. Beat ½ cup butter until creamy for frosting.
  10. Add powdered sugar gradually.
  11. Mix in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
  12. Spread frosting evenly over cooled bars.
  13. Add sprinkles if desired. Slice into 16 squares.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving – per bar)

Calories: 320
Total 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.
Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe keeps baking simple while delivering sweet, bakery-style satisfaction.