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Stack of sugar cookie bars with pale aqua frosting and sprinkles.
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Sugar Cookie Bars

These easy frosted sugar cookie bars are sure to put a smile on your face! Soft & chewy, with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting & plenty of sprinkles!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easter sugar cookie bars, frosted soft sugar cookie bars, sugar cookie bars, sugar cookie bars with cream cheese
Servings: 16
Calories: 354kcal

Ingredients

For the Sugar Cookie Bars

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

Instructions

To Make the Sugar Cookie Bars

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9x9-inch baking pan* with parchment paper.
  • Place the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl and cream together on medium-high speed until very pale and fluffy (5 to 7 minutes).
  • Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula, and add the egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract (if using).
  • Beat the mixture together on medium-high speed until smooth (about 1 minute).
  • Stir in the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt, until just barely combined (about 30 seconds).
  • Transfer the dough to the prepared pan, smoothing it out into an even layer, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until set and slightly golden around the edges but still soft towards the center.
  • Cool completely, then cover with cream cheese frosting.

To Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Place the butter, cream cheese, lemon juice, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl and whip on medium-high speed until smooth.
  • Stir in the powdered sugar, about a cup at a time, until fully incorporated.
  • Turn the mixer up to high speed and whip the frosting until fluffy and stiff (about 1 to 2 minutes).
  • Frost the sugar cookie bars with the cream cheese icing, garnish with sprinkles, and cut into bars.

Notes

*This recipe may also be made in a 9x13-inch rectangular pan.  Bake time may need to be slightly adjusted.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.9mg