Description
Easy-to-make sugar cookie bars perfect for Valentine’s Day. Soft, sweet, and fun to decorate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pink or red sprinkles
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Fold in sprinkles. Spread dough evenly in the pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for frosting. Spread over cooled bars.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for easier mixing.
- Add food coloring to frosting for a festive touch.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sugar cookie bars, valentine's day cookies, easy dessert