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Soft & Chewy Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

A square slice of soft sugar cookie bars topped with thick white frosting and colorful rainbow sprinkles.
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Make these easy sugar cookie bars for a simple, soft, and chewy holiday dessert. Skip the rolling and cutting; these sheet pan cookies deliver classic flavor perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream (for frosting)
  • Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  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 milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix 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 near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of softened butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Add milk or cream one tablespoon at a time until you reach a spreadable consistency.
  10. Once the bars are completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Add sprinkles if desired.
  11. Cut into squares and serve. These are great make ahead dessert bars.

Notes

  • For a festive look, use almond extract in the dough and add a drop of food coloring to the frosting for holiday colors.
  • If you prefer a stronger almond flavor, increase the almond extract to 3/4 teaspoon.
  • These buttery sugar cookie bake squares freeze well before frosting.

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