Best Spring Sugar Cookie Bars Recipes

BEST EVER SUGAR COOKIE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° degrees F. Line a 13x9 light metal baking pan with foil or parchment, extending the sides of the foil over the edges of the pan. Spray the foil or parchment with cooking spray; set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and any additional mix-in, if using. Scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl as needed. Lastly, add in the baking powder, cornstarch and flour and mix until just combined.
• Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan in an even layer. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until just barely browned. The edges should be very light golden brown but the center will still look slightly underdone and pale. Remember, the bars will continue to cook in the pan as they cool. Allow to cool completely.
• For the frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and vanilla until creamy and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add in the confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time, alternating with the heavy cream until frosting is light and fluffy. Tint the frosting your desired shade, if you'd like.
• Spread the buttercream frosting evenly over the cooled bars. Top with sprinkles.

SUGAR COOKIE BARS MADE EASY

Steps:

• 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.