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!
Servings: 24 Bars
Calories: 404kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
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: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 522IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg