Description
Delightful sugar cookie bars that combine the classic flavor of sugar cookies with the convenience of a bar dessert, soft and chewy with a hint of vanilla.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until creamy and light in color.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into bars.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
You can customize these bars with various toppings like frosting, sprinkles, or fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg