Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these soft and chewy Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars, topped with a luscious frosting that melts in your mouth. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights, these easy-to-make bars are sure to bring smiles to all ages. With minimal ingredients and no need for cookie cutters, they’re a delightful addition to your dessert table that captures the warmth of the season.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth, adding food coloring if desired. Spread over cooled bars before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg