Description
These Christmas sugar cookie bars offer a dense, buttery, and soft texture that serves as the perfect base for festive holiday toppings. By streamlining the cookie-making process, this recipe eliminates the need for rolling and cutting, making it a convenient choice for busy holiday gatherings. These bars are designed to be stable and cake-like, ensuring they hold up beautifully to frosting while remaining moist and flavorful for days. A reliable crowd-pleaser that delivers bakery-quality results without the hassle.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1.5 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 teaspoon baking powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just incorporated.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared 9×13 inch baking pan.
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the edges turn slightly golden.
Allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting or serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container to maintain moisture for several days. Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for the best emulsion. You can frost with your favorite buttercream or drizzle with icing once fully cooled.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg