Sugar Cookie Bars
If you love sugar cookies this is the dessert for you. It's so easy and so delicious and always a winner.
Servings: 6 servings
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
Keep in an air tight container in the refrigerator. We like to set them before serving so they can warm up a little.