Sugar Cookie Bars
These sugar cookie bars are perfectly chewy with a slightly crisp top and a super soft, tender interior.
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 190kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some parchment hanging over the edge to allow you to easily lift out the baked cookie bars. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Stop the mixer, scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl then add in egg, egg yolk and vanilla. Mix on medium speed for 1 minute until well combined. With mixer off, add in salt and flour. Mix on low just until no dry spots of flour appear. Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, fold in sprinkles, if using, making as few turns of the spatula as possible. Scrape batter into prepared baking pan, making sure batter is evenly spread out and smooth the top with a spatula, sprinkling a few extra sprinkles on top for added color, if using
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or just until edges are turning golden brown and middle no longer looks raw. Do not over bake.
- Allow to cool in pan for 15-20 minutes then remove by lifting the parchment paper overhang and cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into 16 squares.
Notes
- Cooled sugar cookie bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days
- To freeze, place in a single layer on a parchment-lined or wax paper-lined baking sheet and place in freezer for at least an hour. Place frozen cookie bars in a freezer-safe ziplock bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.Defrost at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or place on a microwave-safe dish and heat at 50% power for 1 minute or until desired temperature is reached
- Sprinkle are optional and can be substituted for any other mix-in you desire in equal amounts. Try using white chocolate chips, crushed cookies or leftover Halloween/Easter/Birthday candy
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9.4g | Saturated Fat: 5.6g | Cholesterol: 46.1mg | Sodium: 83.1mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 15.9g
