Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these soft and chewy Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars. Bursting with rich buttery flavor and topped with colorful sprinkles, they are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights. Easy to make and fun to decorate, you’ll create delightful memories in the kitchen with your little ones while filling your home with the sweet aroma of baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup colorful sprinkles (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually incorporate the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and gently fold in half of the sprinkles into the dough. Reserve the rest for decoration.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg