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Easy Frosted Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars

A close-up of a square slice of soft christmas sugar cookie bars topped with thick white frosting and red and green sprinkles.
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Make soft, buttery sugar cookie bars with a simple vanilla buttercream frosting for a festive holiday treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
  • Christmas sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the 1/2 cup milk, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. To make the frosting, beat the 1/2 cup softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
  10. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 to 4 tablespoons of milk until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
  11. Spread the vanilla buttercream evenly over the cooled cookie bars.
  12. Immediately decorate with Christmas sprinkles before the frosting sets.
  13. Once the frosting is set, lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into squares.

Notes

  • For a thicker bar, use a 9×9 inch pan instead of a 9×13 inch pan and adjust baking time accordingly, checking around 30 minutes.
  • You can make the cookie base one day ahead and store it wrapped at room temperature. Frost just before serving.
  • If you prefer a cream cheese frosting, substitute 4 ounces of softened cream cheese for half of the butter in the frosting recipe.

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