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Sugar Cookie Bars


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  • Author: elise
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and tender sugar cookie bars topped with frosting, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Frosting (optional, to taste)
  • Sprinkles (optional, for topping)


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a cutting board or line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  3. Gradually blend in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly golden.
  6. Allow to cool completely before frosting with your favorite frosting and adding sprinkles.
  7. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

These cookie bars are forgiving and can be made ahead of time. They also freeze well; thaw before serving.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg