Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
Soft cookie bars are topped with a fluffy frosting and festive sprinkles. These Sugar Cookie Bars are a fun way to celebrate birthdays, holidays, or any occasion!
Servings: 12 large cookie bars
Calories: 414kcal
Ingredients
For the cookie bars
- ½ cup salted butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
For the frosting
- ¾ cup salted butter softened
- 2 ½ cups confectioners sugar
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch pan with nonstick spray, place a sheet of parchment paper in the pan.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream together your softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until the mixture has become light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
- Mix in your eggs and vanilla on low speed until all the egg is combined.
- Slowly add in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda until you have all the ingredients incorporated.
- Spread the sugar cookie dough into the pan. Bake 18 to 22 minutes until the giant cookie is golden brown, allow the bars to fully cool.
- Making the frosting: In the bowl of your mixer or using a large bowl and an electric mixer, cream the butter for 1 minute on medium speed. Reduce the speed down to low, slowly add in the milk and the sugar until all the sugar has been incorporated. Stir in the vanilla and a few drops of the food coloring. Turn the mixer to medium-high speed and mix for 3 minutes until fluffy.
- Spread the frosting over the cookie bar and top with the sprinkles. Use a piping bag to add frosting decorations if you're feeling fancy!
- Cut the cookie bars into squares.
Notes
Recipe Tip: Be sure your butter is softened (not melted!) before mixing — it helps create that fluffy, chewy texture.
Storage:
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For longer storage, freeze unfrosted bars for up to 2 months. Thaw, then frost before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 241mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g
