Description
Soft & Chewy Festive Sugar Cookie Bars
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup pastel sprinkles (jimmies or quins; avoid nonpareils)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted if needed
- 1–2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- Extra sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Prep Oven & Pan: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease exposed pan edges.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar for 2–3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla. Scrape the bowl to ensure even mixing.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold in ½ cup pastel sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Press into Pan: Using lightly floured or buttered fingertips, press dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake: Bake 20–25 minutes until edges are lightly golden and top looks set. Center may still seem slightly soft. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make Frosting: Beat softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and 1 tbsp milk. Beat 2–3 minutes until fluffy. Add a second tbsp of milk if needed and tint with food coloring if desired.
- Frost & Decorate: Spread frosting over cooled bars. Immediately top with extra sprinkles.
- Slice & Serve: Lift bars from pan using parchment overhang. Slice into squares with a sharp knife, wiping between cuts for clean edges.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These bars can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Easter Bunny Sprinkle Bars, sugar cookie bars, festive dessert