Description
Experience the joy of the holiday season with these Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars, a warm and inviting treat that combines buttery goodness with a sweet frosting. Perfect for baking with the family, these colorful cookie bars are not just delicious; they create lasting memories filled with laughter and creativity.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Frosting (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Cool completely before frosting and decorating as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bar (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg