Easy Sugar Cookie Bars
Sugar cookies made on a sheet pan and frosted with buttercream frosting.
Servings 18 people
Calories 523kcal
Equipment
- OVEN
- Electric Mixer or Stand Mixer
Ingredients
Sugar Cookies
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 5 cups all purpose flour
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Butter Cream Frosting
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp. heavy cream
- food coloring and sprinkles
Instructions
Cookies
- Pre-heat oven to 350°-Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray (13 x 18)
- In a mixing bowl ,using an electric mixer beat butter and sugar until smooth (3-4 minutes)
- Next add eggs one at a time mixing after each egg , add vanilla , mix well
- In a separate bowl , whisk together dry ingredients -flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and combine well
- Spread on prepared baking sheet
- Bake 15-18 minutes until light golden brown. Cool before frosting
Buttercream Frosting
- With a hand held electric mixer or stand mixer beat butter until smooth , add vanilla .
- Slowly add powdered sugar continuing to beat on medium high . Add cream and food coloring until desired color.
- Spread frosting on cooled cookies . Add sprinkles and sugar as desired.
- Cut to 18 squares or desired size.