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Grandma’s Sugar Cookie Bars – Sweet and Simple

Sugar Cookie Bars
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These soft and chewy sugar cookie bars bring all the nostalgic flavor of classic sugar cookies without the hassle of rolling or cutting. They’re quick, customizable, and nearly foolproof—perfect for parties, potlucks, or just because!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • Optional: food coloring and sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (325°F for glass pans). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal, and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet, mixing just until combined.
  6. Press dough evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula or wet fingers.
  7. Bake for 15–17 minutes, until the edges are just starting to turn golden and the center is slightly underbaked. Cool completely in the pan.
  8. For the frosting: beat softened butter until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla and milk until smooth and spreadable. Add food coloring if desired.
  9. Spread frosting over cooled bars and top with sprinkles. Cut into squares once set.

Notes

  • Don’t overbake—pull them when the center looks just underdone for soft bars.
  • Use gel food coloring to avoid runny frosting.
  • Cool completely before frosting for the best results.
  • Try different extracts or zest for fun flavor variations.
  • Use parchment paper for easy pan removal and neat cuts.

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