Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars
These Christmas sugar cookie bars are an easy, festive dessert with a soft sugar cookie base, creamy frosting, and holiday sprinkles perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients
Cookie base
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Frosting
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
Cookie Layer
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper so the bars lift out easily.
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the bars cool completely.
Frosting & Decoration
- In a medium bowl, beat the powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until fluffy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cookie base using an offset spatula.
- Add sprinkles while the frosting is still soft. Slice into squares and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 181mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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