Description
Bake perfect Sugar Cookie Bars with our straightforward, step-by-step recipe. Get soft, chewy bars every time and impress everyone with this classic treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- For the Frosting:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- Sprinkles (optional, for decorating)
Instructions
- Prep Pan & Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang, and lightly grease.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract. Scrape down bowl.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Press into Pan: Press dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and center is set but still soft. Do not overbake. Let cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: While bars cool, beat softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk/cream until smooth and creamy.
- Frost & Serve: Once bars are completely cool, spread frosting evenly and decorate with sprinkles if desired. Cut into squares and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20-25 mins