Delightful Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars
Experience the joy of the holidays with these easy-to-make Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars. Bursting with rich, buttery flavor and topped with colorful sprinkles, they are perfect for baking with kids or sharing at festive gatherings. Each bar melts in your mouth, creating sweet memories that will last a lifetime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Add food coloring if desired.
- Spread the dough in the prepared pan and top with sprinkles if using.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Cool before cutting into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (56g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute vanilla extract with almond extract. Consider adding crushed candy canes for a festive twist. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.