Description
Indulge in the joy of the holidays with these delightful Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars. Soft, chewy, and topped with a luscious frosting, they bring a touch of sweetness to your seasonal festivities. The warm aromas of vanilla and spices will fill your kitchen, making them perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during cozy movie nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Let cool completely before frosting if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg