Frosted Soft Sugar Cookie Bars
Indulge in the delightful world of Frosted Soft Sugar Cookie Bars, where traditional sugar cookie recipes meet a creamy cherry buttercream frosting. These thick and chewy bars are perfect for any celebration or casual treat, guaranteed to impress kids and adults alike. With minimal ingredients and an easy preparation process, you can whip up these delectable desserts in no time. The charming appearance and delightful flavors make them an ideal addition to birthday parties, holiday gatherings, or simply as a sweet snack at home. Plus, the joy of decorating with colorful sprinkles lets your creativity shine!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks, softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks, softened)
- 3 – 4 cups confectioner’s sugar (sifted)
- Pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons cherry extract or 2–3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
- 2–3 tablespoons almond milk or cream
- 1–2 drops pink food gel
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Cool completely before frosting.
- For the cherry buttercream frosting, beat softened butter with sifted confectioner’s sugar and a pinch of salt until creamy. Mix in cherry extract and almond milk to achieve desired consistency before frosting the cooled bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bar (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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