Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars
Delicious Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars, perfect for celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 13 minutes mins
Total Time 28 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 160 kcal
Cookie Base
- ¾ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Frosting
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
- 3 tablespoons milk
Toppings
- Sprinkles
- M&M's
- white chocolate chips for topping
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl; gradually stir into the wet mixture until just combined.
Press dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 10–13 minutes until barely set in the center.
Let cool completely before frosting with a mixture of butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
Top with colorful sprinkles or candies before slicing into bars.
Serving: 1barCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 110mgSugar: 14g
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