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Festive Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars

Delicious Festive Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars You’ll Love

These Festive Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars are a simple, delicious treat perfect for holiday gatherings and family celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Christmas Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour the main structure that gives the bars their tender texture.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder helps the cookie bars rise beautifully.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances the sweetness, balancing flavors.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened, creating a rich, creamy base for flavor.
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar sweetens the batter for perfect cookie flavor.
  • 1 large egg binds the ingredients and adds moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract infuses a classic sweetness into the bars.
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract adds a delightful nutty flavor that complements the vanilla.
For Topping
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar sprinkle on top for a sweet, slightly crunchy finish.
  • red and green sprinkles For decoration, adding a festive touch.
  • 1 cup frosting optional: use store-bought or homemade to add sweetness.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with softened butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour the cookie dough into the greased baking pan and spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle granulated sugar over the top of the cookie dough before baking.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes.
  10. Frost with your choice of frosting and top with sprinkles if desired.
  11. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 210IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookie bars in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

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