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CHRISTMAS SUGAR COOKIE BARS
Aria West

Irresistibly Soft Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars You’ll Love

A delightful recipe for CHRISTMAS SUGAR COOKIE BARS that combines classic flavors with creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Salted Butter
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ¾ cup Festive Sprinkles
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • ½ cup Salted Butter
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Milk
  • ¼ cup Additional Sprinkles

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x9 inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened salted butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add in the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, beating until well combined and smooth.
  4. Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour and baking powder, mixing until a thick dough forms.
  5. Gently fold in the festive sprinkles with a spatula.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and let them cool in the pan for at least 10-15 minutes.
  9. Prepare the frosting by blending powdered sugar, softened butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and milk until creamy.
  10. Spread the frosting over the cooled bars.
  11. Sprinkle additional festive sprinkles on top of the frosted bars.
  12. Cut the cooled, frosted bars into squares and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 180mgSugar: 25g

Notes

  • Measuring Flour: Use the spoon-and-scoop method to avoid overpacking your flour.
  • Dough Consistency: Add milk a tablespoon at a time if the dough feels too crumbly.
  • Cooling Time: Allow the bars to cool completely before frosting.
  • Storage Solutions: Refrigerate leftovers for freshness or freeze for later enjoyment.
  • Frosting Tips: Use soft butter and cream cheese for a fluffy frosting.

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