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Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars

These delightful Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars are a simple and mess-free way to enjoy the classic flavors of sugar cookies, featuring a soft texture, rich buttercream frosting, and festive sprinkles, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Dessert, Holiday Treat, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Bars
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk Adjust for desired frosting consistency
  • 0.25 cup holiday sprinkles For decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20-24 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
  2. Cool completely in the pan before frosting.
Frosting
  1. To make the frosting, beat the softened butter, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth and spreadable.
  2. Frost the cooled bars, add sprinkles on top, slice into squares, and serve.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.