Description
Embrace the festive spirit with these delightful Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars! Soft, chewy, and brimming with holiday cheer, these bars are a fun twist on the traditional sugar cookie. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and adorned with colorful sprinkles, they’re the perfect treat to brighten up your holiday gatherings. Easy to make and even easier to devour, these sugar cookie bars are sure to become a new holiday favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles (plus extra for topping)
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in the holiday sprinkles.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and sprinkle with additional holiday sprinkles.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- For a festive touch, consider using red and green food coloring to tint the frosting.
- Ensure all ingredients, especially butter and cream cheese, are at room temperature to achieve a smooth frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg