Description
Soft and buttery sugar cookie bars topped with creamy vanilla frosting and colorful sprinkles. These easy, no-roll bars deliver classic sugar cookie flavor in a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream (plus more if needed)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Pinch of salt
Sprinkles for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in sour cream until smooth.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Do not overbake.
- Cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar.
- Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth and spreadable.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled bars and top with sprinkles. Slice into 16 squares and serve.
Notes
Do not overbake to keep the bars soft and tender.
You can substitute almond extract for vanilla for a different flavor profile.
Add food coloring to frosting for holidays or special occasions.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Unfrosted bars can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
