Description
Delight in these soft, chewy sugar cookie bars topped with a creamy glaze. Perfect for any occasion, these treats satisfy your sweet tooth and evoke cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients while mixing gently until just combined.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown around the edges and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Frost: Allow the bars to cool completely before frosting with buttercream made from powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For a nutty flavor, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with almond flour. Add chocolate chips or colorful sprinkles for extra fun! Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.