Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
My Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, buttery and topped with creamy frosting and sprinkles—an easy, festive twist on classic sugar cookies.
Servings: 16
Calories: 253kcal
Equipment
- Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 8x8 Metal Pan
- Parchment Paper
- Offset Spatula
Ingredients
COOKIE BARS:
- 187.5 grams all-purpose flour about 1 ½ cups
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 200 grams granulated sugar about 1 cup
- 1 stick butter, unsalted melted
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ tablespoon pure vanilla extract
FROSTING:
- 230 grams icing sugar about 2 cups
- 1 stick butter, salted softened (or unsalted)
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- spinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F and line an 8x8 metal baking pan with parchment paper leaving the sides high to pull out easier once baked.
- In a medium bowl whisk together all-purpose flour, sea salt and baking powder. Set aside.
- Using a stand mixer, mix sugar and melted butter on low speed to combine.
- Add in egg yolk and pure vanilla. Mix again on low for about 30 seconds, scrape down the sides as you go.
- Transfer dry ingredients and run on low until the dough is fully combined (about 60 seconds). Again, scrape down the sides as needed.
- With an offset spatula (or metal spoon) flatten cookie dough into prepared pan.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, the edges should look set and a will toothpick come out of the center with moist crumbs.
- Cool on a wire rack fully then start your frosting.
- Combine icing sugar, butter and milk in the bowl of a stand mixer until smooth using the paddle attachment (about 2-3 minutes).
- Place dollops of frosting over cooled bars (I prefer to do this in the pan for cleaner edges), then add any sprinkles if desired.
- Slice and serve or chill for cleaner cuts.
Notes
- For a bright white icing add drops of purple food coloring (I use 8 drops of a gel food coloring). Always start with less and add 2 drops at a time. If it starts to look gray, you went too far, but you can add more icing sugar to brighten it back up!
- Begin on low speed using the paddle attachment to gently combine the dry ingredients. Mix for about 60 seconds, just until everything is evenly blended.
- Use a rubber spatula to clean the sides of the bowl and keep the batter consistent.
- Spread the cookie dough evenly in your prepared pan for uniform baking and thickness.
- Wait until the bars are fully cooled before frosting for the best results and smooth application.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
