Ingredients
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
– 1 cup frosting (optional for topping)
– Sprinkles (optional for decoration)
Instructions
Making Sugar Cookie Bars is straightforward and fun! Follow these easy steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy.
4. Add Egg and Extracts: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined.
5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Spread into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it into an even layer with a spatula.
7. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Frost and Decorate: Once cooled, you can spread frosting on top and sprinkle with your favorite decorations if desired.
10. Cut and Serve: Cut the bars into squares and serve to your friends and family.
These steps will guide you to create delicious Sugar Cookie Bars effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 bars
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 2g