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Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
Frosted sugar cookie bars are just the thing for when you need a sure crowd-pleaser! These soft, chewy cookie bars with vanilla buttercream frosting are always a hit.
Ingredients
For the cookie bars:
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the frosting:
- 2 ½ cups (275 g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 to 4 tablespoons (45 to 60 ml) heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- sprinkles, for garnish
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Instructions
To make the cookie bars:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9"x 13" baking pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla.
- Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan. (Batter will be thin in the pan.) Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges are browned and a pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
To make the frosting:
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the sugar and butter until thoroughly combined. Add 3 tablespoons cream and the vanilla. Continue beating, adding more cream a small amount at a time, until the frosting is the desired consistency.
- Spread the frosting on the cooled bars. If desired, garnish with sprinkles.
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Notes
- Yield: Makes 24 2-inch bars. They can also be cut smaller or larger as needed.
- Let the bars cool completely before frosting. Warm bars will melt the buttercream into a glaze.
- For thicker, swoopy frosting, keep it slightly stiff; for a smoother finish, add an extra splash of cream.
- To store: Once cooled, place these cookie bars in an airtight container. They should keep at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also refrigerate them to add a few more days to their shelf life, but just make extra sure the container is airtight. Bring the bars to room temperature before serving.
- To freeze: Place them in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. Stored properly, they should keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. If freezing frosted bars, keep in mind that the frosting may not look as good as freshly frosted bars, but the taste should not be affected.
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