Description
Soft, buttery sugar cookie bars topped with luscious cream cheese frosting and vibrant sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, with the vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no visible flour remains.
- Spread the dough into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once the bars are cool, spread the frosting and top with sprinkles.
Notes
Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for best results. Allow bars to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, frosted cookie bars, dessert bars, easy baking, festive treats