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Four frosted sugar cookie bars stacked on top of each other

Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

With their soft, buttery texture and creamy vanilla frosting, these Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are the perfect combination of sweet and indulgent! Whether you're looking for a dessert to share with friends or a special treat for yourself, these sugar cookies in bar form will hit the spot!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Bars
Calories 404 kcal

Ingredients
  

Frosting

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp heavy cream For a thinner consistency

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare cookie sheet (12"x17" or 13"x18") by spraying with cooking spray, and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 mins.).
  • Next, add vanilla and eggs, and mix well.
  • While the mixer is on, add salt and baking soda. Slowly add in flour until well blended.
  • Pour the dough onto the cookie sheet and evenly distribute it in the pan. Press dough in the pan. Tip: sprinkle flour on top of the dough to avoid it sticking to your fingers.
  • Bake for 20-25 min. or until slightly golden brown.

Frosting

  • In a mixing bowl, add butter and vanilla extract. Cream together until light and fluffy.
  • Slowly add in the powdered sugar and whip together until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of heavy cream.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cookie bars. Top with sprinkles, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 265mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 1gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 522IUVitamin C: 0.004mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg

*All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.

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