Description
These festive and soft sugar cookie bars are topped with creamy frosting and decorated with colorful sprinkles, making them the perfect treat for the holiday season. Easy to make and delicious, these bars will be a hit at your Christmas gatherings!
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 5–6 tbsp heavy cream
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookie bars to cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy. Add food coloring if desired.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cookie bars and decorate with sprinkles.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For extra softness, make sure not to overbake the bars. They should be slightly soft in the center when you remove them from the oven.
- You can use holiday-themed sprinkles for a more festive touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes