Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

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Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

Topped with a thick layer of frosting and sprinkles, these Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are an easy Valentine's Day dessert and perfect for sharing. Or switch up the sprinkles and serve them for any holiday or special occasion.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Brown Sugar Cookie Recipe, easy cookie bar, valentines day desserts

Servings: servings

Ingredients

For the Cookie Bar Dough

1/2 cup butter (softened to room temperature)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs (room temperature)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

For the Frosting

3 tablespoons butter (softened)
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Valentines sprinkles , for decorating

Instructions

Make the Bars

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch pan with nonstick spray, place a sheet of parchment paper in the pan.
In the bowl of your mixer, cream together your butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until the mixture has become light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Mix in your eggs and vanilla until all the egg is incorporated.
Slowly add in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda until you have all the ingredients combined.
Spread the mixture evenly into the pan.
Bake 18 to 22 minutes until it’s golden brown, then allow the bars to cool completely. (Don't be impatient - if you frost the cookie bars while they're still warm, the frosting will just melt.)

Make the Frosting

In a medium bowl, combine all the frosting ingredients with an electric hand mixer. Add a bit more milk only if needed, or alternatively, a bit more powdered sugar if it's too thin, until it’s the desired consistency – it should be thick, but spreadable.

Frost, Decorate, and Cut

Spread the frosting over the cooled cookie bar and immediately top with the sprinkles before it sets.
Cut into squares using a very sharp knife (and wiping off with a paper towel in between cuts.) Serve and enjoy!

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