Valentines Sugar Cookie Bars
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Valentines Sugar Cookie Bars, a soft and buttery treat that’s perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying during a cozy night in. These bars combine a rich sugar cookie base topped with colorful icing and festive sprinkles, making them an irresistible dessert for any celebration. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, these cookie bars promise to elevate your Valentine’s Day festivities with every heavenly bite.
- 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 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (pure)
- ½ tsp salt
- For the Icing: 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before drizzling with icing made from powdered sugar and milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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