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Christmas sugar cookie bars

Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars

All the flavor of classic sugar cookies in a soft and chewy bar!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 15

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz. cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • Christmas sprinkles for decoration, optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Then, beat in the eggs and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • With the stand mixer running on low speed, slowly add the flour mixture until everything is incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl if necessary.
  • Transfer the cookie bar batter to the prepared baking pan. Bake 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. It will still be pale in color.
  • Make the frosting: In a stand mixer or with an electric hand mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Slowly incorporate the powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Frost the cookie layer generously. Decorate with festive sprinkles. Then, use a sharp knife to cut 15 squares.
Keyword baking, cookies, dessert, holiday
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