Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars
These festive Christmas sugar cookie bars offer a buttery cookie base topped with creamy frosting and colorful sprinkles, perfect for holiday celebrations or anytime sweet cravings.
Equipment
- 1 8×8 baking pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Christmas sprinkles to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper or foil.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt just until the flour disappears.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and bake for 15 minutes; the center may look slightly raw.
- Meanwhile, prepare the frosting by whipping softened butter and powdered sugar until combined.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract to the frosting and whip until light and fluffy.
- Once bars have cooled, spread the frosting evenly on top and add Christmas sprinkles.
- Slice and serve immediately for softer frosting, or chill to set the frosting before serving.
Notes
- For firmer frosting, chill bars before serving.
- Almond extract is optional but adds a nice flavor.
- Store bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal from the pan.