Imagine biting into a perfectly crisp yet tender sugar cookie, topped with a velvety layer of frosting and sprinkled with festive colors. That’s the delightful experience you’ll get with these Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars.
Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles
- For Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Extra Christmas sprinkles for decoration
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and the extracts.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fold in the Christmas sprinkles.
- Spread dough evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden. Let cool completely.
- While the cookie bar is cooling, cream together butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, powdered sugar, and milk for frosting.
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cookie bar. Sprinkle with additional Christmas sprinkles.
- Cut into squares before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 350 kcal | Servings: 16 servings