Description
Delightful Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars that capture the warmth of the holiday season, perfect for sharing and customizing with festive decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the egg and both extracts, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking dish and smooth out.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges turn golden and center is slightly soft.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Spread frosting across the top and sprinkle with festive decorations.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, replace butter with coconut oil. You can also use whole wheat flour for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, sugar cookies, holiday baking, dessert, festive treats