Description
Delicious and easy-to-make sugar cookie bars that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- ½ cup frosting for topping
- Colorful sprinkles or additional toppings
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the sugar cookie bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cool, frost them with your favorite icing and add colorful toppings.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, substitute butter with unsweetened applesauce or use a flax egg for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg