Description
These Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars are the ultimate festive treat—soft, buttery, and topped with a creamy frosting that melts in your mouth. Perfect as a quick dessert, easy recipe, or holiday snack, they bring all the charm of classic sugar cookies without the extra work. Whether you’re searching for easy dinner desserts, holiday food ideas, or a sweet addition to your Christmas table, these bars deliver flavor, texture, and cheerful presentation in every bite.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter softened
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (for frosting)
2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
food coloring optional
sprinkles for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
6. Press dough evenly into prepared pan.
7. Bake for 18–25 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
8. Allow bars to cool completely in the pan.
9. Prepare frosting by mixing butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
10. Add food coloring if desired.
11. Spread frosting over cooled bars and decorate with sprinkles.
12. Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
Do not overbake to keep the bars soft and chewy.
Always let the bars cool completely before frosting.
Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg