Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 Tablespoons milk
- 1 drop blue food coloring, optional
- sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl for 2 minutes on medium high with an electric mixer, scraping the sides down occasionally.
- Add the vanilla and eggs, then beat until fully combined.
- Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just blended.
- Line a 15x10x1 baking sheet with parchment paper, then drop the dough onto the sheet and press it out evenly using floured hands.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges start to brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together the butter and vanilla on high for 2 minutes until fluffy.
- Add salt, powdered sugar, and milk, and beat for 3-5 minutes until fluffy and well blended. Mix in food coloring if using.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cookie bars and add sprinkles if desired. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for better mixing.
Feel free to customize the frosting color and decorations for different occasions.
Store leftover bars in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.