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Sugar Cookies Bars
The simplified version of single sugar cookies without all the extra work! They're super soft and fluffy (think cake-like), unbelievably, melt-in-your mouth tender and they have an irresistible sweet and buttery flavor.
👥 24 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h 5m⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking sheet
- oven
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- baking dish
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the cookie portion: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 13 by 9-inch baking sheet.**
2
In a medium mixing bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
(10g) cornstarch1 Tbspbaking powder1 tsp(200g) granulated sugar1 cup(226g) unsalted butter, (at room temperature*)1 cup
3
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer cream together 1 cup butter with 1 cup granulated sugar until blended. Scrape down mixing bowl.
cups (319g) all-purpose flour ((preferably unbleached), scoop and level to measure)2 1/4(10g) cornstarch1 Tbsp(200g) granulated sugar1 cup(226g) unsalted butter, (at room temperature*)1 cupcups (270g) powdered sugar2 1/4cup (113g) unsalted butter, (at room temperature)1/2
4
Mix in each egg, 1 at a time. Scrape down mixing bowl then blend in 1 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1/2 tsp almond extract.
(10g) cornstarch1 Tbsp(200g) granulated sugar1 cup(226g) unsalted butter, (at room temperature*)1 cuptsp almond extract1/2
5
Add flour mixture and mix just until combined.
6
Spread mixture into prepared baking dish. To help even it out I also like to press even with greased hands (sprayed with non-stick cooking spray).
7
Bake in preheated oven until puffy and just baked through (be careful not to over-bake as they'll continue to cook slightly in hot pan once removed from the oven), about ⏱️ 14 - 16 minutes.
8
Let cool completely on a wire rack, about ⏱️ 90 minutes (or about ⏱️ 60 minutes in the fridge).
9
For the frosting: in a large mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer blend together powdered sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 2 Tbsp cream, and 1 tsp vanilla extract, and a few drops food coloring (if using) until pale and fluffy.
cups (319g) all-purpose flour ((preferably unbleached), scoop and level to measure)2 1/4(10g) cornstarch1 Tbsp(200g) granulated sugar1 cup(226g) unsalted butter, (at room temperature*)1 cupcups (270g) powdered sugar2 1/4cup (113g) unsalted butter, (at room temperature)1/2tsp vanilla extract1 1/2vanilla extract1 tspFew drops food coloring (and sprinkles (optional))
10
If needed thin frosting with another 1 Tbsp cream.
11
Spread frosting evenly over cooled cookie bars. Immediately finish with sprinkles if using.
12
Keep bars covered with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
calories
242 kcal
fat Content
13 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
19 g
sodium Content
57 mg
protein Content
2 g
cholesterol Content
49 mg
carbohydrate Content
30 g
saturated Fat Content
8 g
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