Sugar Cookie Bars: Easy Elbow Grease for Sweet Delight
A delicious recipe for sugar cookie bars that are easy to make and delightful to eat.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients until combined.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider using vanilla bean paste.
- Top with frosting or sprinkles if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Sugar Cookie Bars