How to Make Sugar Cookie Bars Made Easy - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of classic sugar cookies but don't have the time or patience to roll out the dough and cut it into individual shapes, then this recipe for Sugar Cookie Bars Made Easy is for you. These bars have all the delicious flavor of traditional sugar cookies but require much less effort and time to make. Plus, they can be easily customized with different toppings and decorations, making them perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup butter, at room temperature
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup butter, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 35
  • Yield: 35 bars

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 13x18-inch baking sheet.
  • Beat white sugar and 1 cup butter together in a bowl until fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing after each addition. Add 2 teaspoons almond extract and vanilla extract; mix well.
  • Whisk flour, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Add to egg mixture and stir until just combined. Spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cookie comes out clean, 10 to 15 minutes; they won't look done. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat 1/2 cup butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing until combined. Add heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency. Spread frosting over cooled cookie bars.
  • Nutrition

    252 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 150mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 31mg