Description
Delicious and festive Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars that are perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Red and green festive sprinkles or colored sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth to create the glaze.
- Spread the glaze evenly over cooled bars and decorate with red and green festive sprinkles or sugar.
- Let the glaze set before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened at room temperature for better mixing.
- Add more or less sprinkles based on personal preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg