Description
Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars are a delightful twist on the classic holiday treat. These soft, buttery bars are topped with vibrant frosting and festive sprinkles, making them perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home. Easy to make, they bring together family and friends around a plate of nostalgic sweetness, creating joyful memories that last long after the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- Frosting and sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture without over-mixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg