Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

Yesss! 🎉 Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, buttery, and piled high with sweet, fluffy frosting—basically all the fun of classic sugar cookies without the rolling or cutting. They’re perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any sprinkle-worthy occasion! 💖🍪

🍪 Ingredients

For the sugar cookie bars:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Food coloring (optional)
• Sprinkles (mandatory… just kidding, but highly recommended!)

🔥 Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & prepare

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: Make the cookie dough

1. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (2–3 mins).
2. Beat in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix just until combined.

Step 3: Bake

1. Press dough evenly into the prepared pan.
2. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and the center is just set.
3. Cool completely before frosting.

Step 4: Make the frosting

1. Beat softened butter until creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add milk a little at a time until smooth and spreadable.
4. Tint with food coloring if you like—pastels look super cute!

Step 5: Frost, decorate & slice

1. Spread frosting over cooled cookie base.
2. Top with sprinkles galore!
3. Chill for 20 minutes (optional, for cleaner slices), then cut into squares or bars.

✨ Tips & Tricks:

• Want them extra festive? Use seasonal sprinkles or swirl two colors of frosting.
• Add almond extract to the dough or frosting for that classic bakery sugar cookie vibe.
• These freeze beautifully—just slice and store in a sealed container.

Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are pure joy in a pan—soft, colorful, and sweet with a melt-in-your-mouth finish. 💕 Want to make them vegan or add a flavored frosting (like strawberry or lemon)? Just say the word!