Description
Simple, soft sugar cookie bars topped with a sweet vanilla frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups 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
- For Frosting: 3 cups powdered sugar
- For Frosting: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- For Frosting: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For Frosting: 2-3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
- To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until you reach a smooth, spreadable consistency. Add more milk, one teaspoon at a time, if the frosting is too thick.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie bars. Cut into squares before serving.
Notes
- You can add sprinkles to the frosting for decoration before it sets.
- For a thicker bar, use a 9×9 inch pan, but adjust the baking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 35
Keywords: sugar cookie bars, frosted cookies, vanilla frosting, easy dessert, bar cookies