A Sweet Treat for Everyone: Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
If you're looking for a delightful dessert that combines simplicity and sweetness, look no further than Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars! These bars are the charming cousin of the classic sugar cookie, but with a soft, chewy texture and a mouthwatering frosting on top. Imagine sinking your teeth into a buttery, sugary base topped with a thick layer of creamy frosting—what’s not to love?
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Frosting of choice vanilla buttercream works well!
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Don’t forget this critical step—nobody likes underbaked cookie bars!
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Next, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
- Spread the Dough: Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Spread the cookie dough evenly in the pan.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Cool and Frost: Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, top with your choice of frosting and add any desired toppings like sprinkles.
- Slice and Serve: Cut into squares or rectangles for easy serving and enjoy!