Valentines Lofthouse Cookie Bars

Lofthouse cookies are known for their soft and cake-like texture, making them a popular treat for special occasions like Valentine’s Day.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Valentines Lofthouse Cookie Bars

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 3 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoon Milk
• as desired drops Food Coloring (optional)
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted Butter (for frosting)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
• 1 tablespoon Milk (for frosting)
• as desired Sprinkles (optional)

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 eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk. Mix well after each addition.
4. If desired, divide the dough into smaller portions and add food coloring to each portion. Mix until the desired color is achieved.
5. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.
6. While the cookie bars are baking, prepare the frosting by beating together powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.
7. Once the cookie bars have cooled completely, frost them with the prepared frosting. Add sprinkles, if desired.
8. Allow the frosting to set for about 30 minutes before cutting the bars into squares. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

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.