Can I freeze Sugar Cookie Bars?

Yes, these bars freeze well both frosted and unfrosted. Wrap the sliced bars tightly in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

How do I store frosted sugar cookie bars?

Store the bars in a covered container in the refrigerator because of the cream cheese frosting. They stay soft and fresh for about 4 days. Let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving if you prefer a softer texture.

Can I use different sprinkles in Sugar Cookie Bars?

Absolutely. Jimmies work best because they hold their color during baking, but seasonal sprinkle mixes also work nicely. Avoid nonpareils if possible since they can bleed into the dough more easily.

What can I serve with sugar cookie bars?

These bars pair well with coffee, milk, hot chocolate, or even vanilla ice cream for a richer dessert. They also fit perfectly on holiday dessert trays beside brownies and cupcakes. For parties, cut them into smaller squares for easy sharing.

Sugar Cookie Bars with Festive Sprinkles

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These Sugar Cookie Bars bake up soft and festive with a buttery cookie base, colorful sprinkles, and a creamy frosting layer.

Author: Sophia Mitchell
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 9 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, brought to room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup patriotic sprinkles
2 cups powdered sugar
1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, softened at room temperature
3 Tablespoons cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons milk
Additional sprinkles, for finishing

Instructions

Heat the oven to 350F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Beat the softened butter with the sugar until the mixture turns light and fluffy.
Mix in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
Add the flour and baking powder gradually, mixing until a thick cookie dough forms.
Fold in the patriotic sprinkles with a gentle hand.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is set and the edges look lightly golden.
Let the cookie layer cool completely in the pan.
Lift the cooled cookie slab from the pan using the parchment paper.
For the frosting, beat the powdered sugar, softened butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and milk until creamy and spreadable.
Spread the frosting over the cooled cookie layer.
Add more sprinkles on top, then cut into 9 squares and serve.

Notes

Use a 9×13-inch or 11×7-inch pan for thinner bars.
Swap in regular buttercream or canned frosting if you prefer not to use cream cheese frosting.
Freeze the unfrosted bars after they cool, then frost them once thawed.
Jimmie-style sprinkles are the best choice for mixing into the dough because they hold their color well.
Let the bars cool fully before frosting so the topping stays thick and smooth.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 340 kcal
Sugar: 53 g
Sodium: 27 mg
Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 75 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 4 g

Keywords: Sugar Cookie Bars, patriotic sugar cookie bars, frosted cookie bars, sprinkle cookie bars

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