Description
Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars are a delightful treat that captures the essence of the holiday spirit. These soft, chewy bars are infused with rich vanilla flavor and topped with a glossy frosting, making them perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to make and customizable, they’re sure to become a beloved tradition in your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden around the edges. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg