Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars
Delightfully soft and buttery sugar cookie bars with festive sprinkles, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Decoration
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extracts until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Spread the dough evenly into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
Frosting
- For the frosting, combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a bowl, mixing until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cookie bars and top with sprinkles.
Notes
Add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough for extra flavor. Customize with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. Serve with a scoop of ice cream for a delicious dessert twist.