Easy Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe

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Easy Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Sugar Cookie Bars:

  • 3/4 cup (167 g) unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder

For the Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup (113 g) butter (softened)
  • 2 cups (227 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1-3 tbsp milk

Instructions:

To Make the Sugar Cookie Bars:

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugar:
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add Eggs:
    • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  4. Add Vanilla:
    • Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  6. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
    • Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet mixture using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Bake the Cookie Bars:
    • Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden (but not browned).
  8. Cool:
    • Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely on a wire rack.

To Make the Buttercream Frosting:

  1. Cream the Butter:
    • While the bars are cooling, add the softened butter to a mixing bowl and beat until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the Powdered Sugar:
    • Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix. It will start to look crumbly at this point.
  3. Finish the Frosting:
    • Add the vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon of milk. Mix until smooth. If the frosting is still too thick, add more milk (1 tablespoon at a time) until it reaches a soft, spreadable consistency.

Frost and Slice:

  • Once the cookie bars are completely cool, use an offset spatula to evenly spread the buttercream frosting over the top. Slice into bars and enjoy!

These sugar cookie bars are soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet with a creamy buttercream frosting!