Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

Sugar cookies are believed to have originated in the 1700s in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, when German Protestant settlers created the round, crumbly cookies and called them ‘Nazareth Sugar Cakes’.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ cup Milk
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 3 drop Food coloring
• for garnish Sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
4. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Add food coloring, if desired. Pour the frosting over the warm cookie bars and spread evenly.
6. Let the bars cool completely in the baking dish. Once cooled, cut into squares and garnish with sprinkles.
7. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 25g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.