Description
Soft, buttery Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars topped with creamy vanilla frosting and festive sprinkles—this easy recipe is perfect for a quick dessert, holiday baking, or sweet treat any time of year. Whether you’re looking for easy dessert ideas, holiday treats, or simple baking recipes, these cookie bars deliver classic flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (frosting)
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Holiday sprinkles
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
6. Press dough evenly into the prepared pan.
7. Bake for 18–22 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
8. Cool completely before frosting.
9. Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth and fluffy.
10. Spread frosting evenly over cooled bars.
11. Add sprinkles and slice into squares.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and better texture.
Do not overbake to keep the bars soft and chewy.
Let bars cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg