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Judy John

Sprinkle Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe

Sprinkle Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe features soft vanilla cookie dough mixed with colorful sprinkles, baked in a pan, and topped with creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 330
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
  • ½ cup rainbow sprinkles
For the Frosting:
  • ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups 240 g powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons sprinkles for topping

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. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt separately.
  5. Gradually combine dry mixture into wet ingredients.
  6. Fold in ½ cup rainbow sprinkles gently.
  7. Press dough evenly into prepared pan.
  8. Bake 18–20 minutes until edges turn lightly golden.
  9. Cool completely before frosting.
  10. Beat ½ cup butter until creamy for frosting.
  11. Add powdered sugar gradually while mixing.
  12. Pour in heavy cream and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  13. Spread frosting evenly over cooled bars.
  14. Top with 2 tablespoons sprinkles. Slice into 16 squares.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving – per bar)

Calories: 330
Total Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 43 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

  • Use jimmies-style sprinkles to prevent color bleeding.
  • Avoid overmixing to keep texture tender.
  • Chill briefly before slicing for cleaner edges.
  • Add almond extract for subtle depth.
  • Store covered at room temperature up to four days.
Sprinkle Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe delivers soft texture, bright color, and effortless celebration in every bite.