Description
Indulge in the joy of Softest Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars, a delightful sweet treat perfect for any occasion. With their light, fluffy texture and rich buttercream frosting, these bars offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will satisfy your sweet cravings. Whether it’s a birthday celebration, holiday gathering, or just a cozy evening at home, these easy-to-make bars promise to impress everyone. Customize them with your favorite sprinkles or toppings for an added festive flair. Cut into squares for effortless sharing at parties or potlucks, making them the ultimate dessert choice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream (full fat)
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup butter (softened, for frosting)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Just enough milk for thinning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9″x13″ baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 18–20 minutes until set.
- Let cool completely before frosting with buttercream made from creamed butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg