Description
Soft, buttery sugar cookie bars adorned with colorful sprinkles, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup colorful holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle colorful holiday sprinkles on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Optionally, frost with your favorite buttercream or cream cheese frosting.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using unsweetened applesauce in place of some of the butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, holiday treats, Christmas cookies, festive baking