Easy Sugar Cookie Bars – A Simple & Delicious Recipe

Delicious sugar cookie bars stacked, with a bite taken out of the top one. — These Sugar Cookie Bars are a crowd-pleaser and so easy to make!

Craving the classic taste of sugar cookies but not the hassle? This Sugar Cookie Bars recipe is your answer! Forget the tedious chilling, rolling, and cutting. These bars deliver all the delightful sweetness of traditional sugar cookies with a fraction of the effort. Perfect for any gathering or a quick treat whenever the craving strikes!

Why You’ll Love These Sugar Cookie Bars

Let’s be honest, sometimes I just don’t have the patience for the traditional cookie-making process. But I do love to enjoy cookies! Thankfully, these sugar cookie bars are the solution. They’re everything you love about sugar cookies, but in an easy-to-make bar form.

These bars are perfectly soft and chewy, with a generous layer of creamy buttercream frosting. The best part? You can customize them for any event. Just change the frosting color and add festive sprinkles for holidays or special occasions. Imagine these at your next potluck, backyard BBQ, or even a simple get-together. They’re sure to be a hit!

Close-up view of frosted sugar cookie bars cut into squares. — Easy to make, beautiful to look at, and even better to eat!

Sugar Cookie Bars: Ingredients & Substitutions

This recipe uses simple, accessible ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need to create these amazing sugar cookie bars:

Ingredients for the Bars

All-purpose flour: Provides the structure for the bars.
Baking powder: Gives the bars a slight lift.
Salt: Enhances the flavors, making them even more delicious.
Sugar: The foundation of any great sugar cookie!
Egg & Butter: Act as binders, holding the ingredients together and creating a tender texture.
Vanilla extract: Adds depth and enhances the sweetness.

Note: The above is also a very simple, very good regular sugar cookie recipe if you cut the dough into circles!! Of course, I try to avoid making cookies altogether, as I said. 😉

Ingredients for the Frosting

Butter & Milk: Combine to create a smooth, creamy buttercream.
Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the frosting to perfection.
Vanilla Extract: Adds a classic vanilla flavor.
Food Coloring & Sprinkles (Optional): For a festive touch!

A plate of stacked sugar cookie bars. — Get ready to impress with these delightful Sugar Cookie Bars!

Frequently Asked Questions

How many bars does this recipe make?

This recipe makes approximately 24-30 bars.

How long does it take to make these Sugar Cookie Bars?

Prep time is around 10 minutes, and baking takes about 20 minutes, for a total of around half an hour.

Can I freeze these Sugar Cookie Bars?

Yes, you can freeze the bars (unfrosted) for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight and frost them just before serving.

Stacked sugar cookie bars, ready to be enjoyed. — Enjoy the simple pleasure of these Sugar Cookie Bars!

More Delicious Bar Recipes

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Easy Apple Pie Bars
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Pecan Pie Bars

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Servings: 24 bars

Sugar Cookie Bars

By Jamie Sherman

These Sugar Cookie Bars come together easily, and you probably have all the ingredients on hand! No chilling, rolling, or cutting like traditional Sugar Cookies – They’re perfect for potlucks or a quick treat any time!

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 21 mins
Total: 31 mins

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Equipment

Silicone Pot Holder Trivet Mats
parchment paper
offset spatula
rubber spatula or wooden spoon
hand mixer
mixing bowl
9×13 inch baking pan
measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

For the bars

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 stick
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the frosting

½ cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 stick
3 ¾ cups powdered sugar
3 – 4 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
food coloring, if desired
sprinkles, if desired

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper that is slightly larger than the pan. This will make it easy to lift the bars out of the pan. Set aside.
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy in a large bowl. Add the egg and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until well combined.
Press the dough into the prepared pan with buttered hands. Bake for 18-21 minutes or until the edges are beginning to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow bars to cool in the pan.
For the frosting, combine all ingredients in a large bowl with an electric mixer until the frosting is creamy and well combined.
Once the bars have cooled, frost the cooled bars. Top with sprinkles, if desired. Using the parchment paper, carefully lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into squares to serve.

Notes

These Sugar Cookie Bars are perfect for any occasion, just by switching up the frosting color and using seasonal sprinkles! You can bet these would be popular at potlucks or backyard BBQs!
Of course! You can keep these bars frozen, unfrosted, for up to 3 months. Just transfer the frozen bars to the fridge and let them sit overnight when you’re ready to thaw them. Frost and cut for serving the next day!

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.