Description
Soft and chewy Christmas sugar cookie bars topped with festive frosting and holiday sprinkles, perfect for parties, cookie trays, and gifting.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1–2 tbsp milk (for frosting)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Red and green sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Press dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow bars to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread frosting over cooled bars and decorate with sprinkles.
- Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep bars soft.
- Use gel food coloring to tint frosting if desired.
- Bars store well in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American