Bar Sugar Cookie

These soft and chewy bar sugar cookies deliver the nostalgic flavor of classic sugar cookies without the fuss of rolling or cutting. Easy to prep, bake, and frost, they’re the perfect crowd-pleasing treat for holidays, potlucks, or anytime you're craving something sweet and simple.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Chill Before Slicing: 30

Total Time: 1 5

Servings: bars

Calories: 280kcal

Cost: $7

Equipment

1 9x13 inch baking pan Light-colored aluminum recommended for even baking
1 Parchment paper For easy removal and clean-up
1 Stand mixer or hand mixer Makes creaming butter and sugar easier
1 Offset spatula Use for even frosting spread (or back of a spoon)
1 Sharp knife For clean slices through frosted bars

Ingredients

1 cup Unsalted butter cookie base Softened
1 cup Granulated sugar
2 Large eggs
2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
½ teaspoon Almond extract Optional
2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Baking powder
½ teaspoon Salt
½ cup Unsalted butter frosting Softened
2 cups Powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp Milk or heavy cream Adjust for consistency
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract frosting
Pinch Salt frosting
– Food coloring optional
– Sprinkles optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper
Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy
Add eggs, vanilla, and almond extract (optional) and mix well
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined
Press dough evenly into prepared pan
Bake for 20–25 minutes until edges are golden and center is set
Cool completely in pan on a wire rack before frosting
Beat softened butter for frosting, then gradually add powdered sugar and milk
Add vanilla and salt, and adjust consistency with more milk or sugar as needed
Spread frosting over cooled bars; add food coloring and sprinkles if desired
Chill for 30 minutes before slicing for clean cuts

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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