Description
Soft, buttery sugar cookie bars decorated with festive sprinkles and topped with creamy cream cheese buttercream frosting. A perfect blend of classic sugar cookie flavor and tangy frosting, ideal for holiday parties and sharing.
Ingredients
For the Bars
1 stick (½ cup) salted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ cup festive sprinkles
For the Frosting
2 cups powdered sugar
1 stick (½ cup) salted butter, softened
3 tbsp cream cheese, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp milk
Additional festive sprinkles for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven: To 350°F (177°C). Line a 9×9‑inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Mix bars: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well. Gradually add flour and baking powder until dough forms. Fold in sprinkles gently.
Bake: Spread dough evenly in pan; it will be thick. Bake 20 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool completely.
Frost bars: Beat butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla, and milk until creamy. Spread over cooled bars and top with more sprinkles.
Serve: Slice into squares. Serve immediately or chill to set frosting firmer.
Notes
Use room-temperature butter for easy mixing and good texture.
Mix flour lightly to keep bars tender and chewy.
Avoid overbaking to prevent dryness.
Cool bars completely before frosting for best finish.
Chill frosting for stiffer texture if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/16 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 105
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: christmas sugar cookie bars, holiday sprinkle bars, cream cheese frosted bars, easy sugar cookie recipe, festive dessert bars