CHRISTMAS SUGAR COOKIE BARS
If you love sugar cookies, this is a recipe you must make! It’s easy and so delicious!
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We love desserts that are made in smaller dishes and this one is made in an 8X8. It’s perfect for a small group and it comes together easily. The sugar cookie is the perfect consistency and the frosting is delicious. We love that these could be made for any occasion but they work perfect for Christmas.
SWAPS
You can use any festive sprinkles you like or you can leave them out. You can color the frosting with food coloring, too! You could also mix it up and use chocolate cream cheese frosting if you wanted to.
⭐TIP
These are perfect for a gathering and I would suggest cutting them up into small pieces! They look wonderful on a dessert table.
OTHER DELICIOUS CHRISTMAS TREATS
- Cool Whip Candy – Only 3 ingredients and so good! You have to make this one!
- Peppermint Oreos – Only 3 ingredients and NO white chocolate.. instant winner!
- Christmas Crock Pot Candy – So easy and so versatile! Save this one.
- Christmas Divinity – we make this in the microwave!
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Sugar Cookie Bars
Equipment
- 1 8X8 or 9X9 Dish
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened or 1 stick
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk (we used 2%) to hold the dough together
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons of sprinkles
Frosting Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened but not melted or 1 stick
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 ounces cream cheese (about 3 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons milk (we use 2%)
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8X8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl combine butter and sugar, mix with a mixer until fluffy.
- Next add in egg and vanilla. Continue mixing and add in flour and baking powder. Add in milk. You want to the dough to hold together. Not be crumbs. Fold in the sprinkles.
- Next spread the batter into the pan. This may take a bit since it's thick, just work it to the edges with your hands and get it even.
- Bake in preheated oven for 22-30 minutes (all ovens vary). Remove from oven and allow to completely cool.
Instructions for Frosting
- Blend together all frosting ingredients (except the sprinkles) Spread onto cookie bars and add sprinkles.
Notes
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Would these need to be stored in the fridge because of the cream cheese?
We store them in the refrigerator. I think they are best served at room temperature.
This may be my new favorite Christmas recipe! We all loved them! I made two 8×8 pans and decorated each differently! So much fun!
That is wonderful! So glad to hear these were a hit!
This was really good! Cooked for 25 minutes. Will make again. Instructions versus ingredient list are a little out of order for crust. But, it came out great!
Can self using flour be used instead of all purpose and baking powder?
I have never tried it that way, but it probably could be.
Can these be made ahead of time? If so how do you recommend storing them?
You can make them in advance, I like to put mine in the fridge and then let them come to room temperature before serving them.
I made these yesterday and they are a true winner!! I will be making these next week for our work Christmas party! I know they will go over huge! I love this website so much, thank you ladies for all that you do.
You’re so welcome! Thrilled you gave these a try and you enjoyed them!
I just joined & look forward to making your recipes…looks quite easy & not a lot of exotic ingredients.
Thank
When you first show the recipe you show using a sugar cookie mix, I don’t see that anywhere
No where do we show using a sugar cookie mix? We make this recipe from scratch.
Hi ladies, Is there any substitute for the cream cheese, for the Frosting?
Thank you, another Ky fan
hmmm..I’m not sure, I mean you could always do just a basic powdered sugar glaze or even spice up the glaze with maple, which would be delicious. The recipe is on the maple oatmeal cookies. It wont be thick like the cream cheese frosting. You may also look at the frosting on the lunch lady brownies, its made with evaporated milk, its chocolate, but you may be able to leave out the cocoa and add vanilla extract?
I’ll be making it too.