The easiest way to make
sugar cookies for a crowd is to turn them into bars. Somewhere between a blondie and cookie, these sugar cookie bars are thick and soft with buttercream spread on top. They take less time than scooping individual cookies and are just as good. A fun and unexpected addition to all of the endless Christmas cookies, they also make a festive alternative to birthday cake for non-cake people in your life!
What do I frost these with?
Sugar cookie bars are frosted with a classic buttercream. The pink frosting reminds of the beloved Lofthouse cookie, but you can choose any color to fit the occasion. Sprinkles options are endless too!
How do I store these?
These bars will stay soft for a few days, making them great to make in advance. Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Unfrosted sugar cookie bars can also be frozen for up to 1 month.
Have you made these yet? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
The easiest way to make
sugar cookies for a crowd is to turn them into bars. Somewhere between a blondie and cookie, these sugar cookie bars are thick and soft with buttercream spread on top. They take less time than scooping individual cookies and are just as good. A fun and unexpected addition to all of the endless Christmas cookies, they also make a festive alternative to birthday cake for non-cake people in your life!
What do I frost these with?
Sugar cookie bars are frosted with a classic buttercream. The pink frosting reminds of the beloved Lofthouse cookie, but you can choose any color to fit the occasion. Sprinkles options are endless too!
How do I store these?
These bars will stay soft for a few days, making them great to make in advance. Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Unfrosted sugar cookie bars can also be frozen for up to 1 month.
Have you made these yet? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
- Yields:
-
20
- Prep Time:
-
15 mins
- Total Time:
- 1 hr 45 mins
Directions
-
Bars
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13″ x 9″ pan with parchment, leaving a 2″ overhang on 2 opposite sides. Grease parchment with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Step 2In another large bowl, using a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat granulated sugar and butter until combined and smooth. Add eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, beating to blend after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
- Step 3Add dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined. Spread batter in an even layer in prepared pan.
- Step 4Bake bar until golden and top feels set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool.
- Step 1
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Frosting
- Step 1In a large bowl, using handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat confectioners’ sugar and butter until smooth. Add cream and vanilla and beat until combined. Add food coloring and beat to combine until desired color is reached (if using).
- Step 2Using parchment overhang, remove bar from pan. Frost top of bar, then top with sprinkles.
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