For best results, make sure your butter and cream cheese are fully softened before starting. If the dough is too sticky to press, lightly flour your hands or use a piece of parchment paper to press it into the pan. Feel free to customize the frosting with different food colorings or extracts. Store leftover cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature.
Easy Sugar Cookie Bars
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PREP TIME25 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME55 mins
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SERVING48 People
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VIEWS10
Craving sugar cookies but short on time? These delightful bars offer all the classic flavor in a fraction of the effort! A buttery, soft base topped with a creamy, colorful frosting makes them perfect for any occasion.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate21 g
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Cholesterol27 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein1 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium87 mg
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Sugar15 g
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Fat8 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 13x18-inch rimmed baking sheet. (5 minutes)
02
Step
4 mins
In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, 1 cup softened butter, and 8 ounces softened cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined. (4 minutes)
03
Step
3 mins
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. (3 minutes)
04
Step
2 mins
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking sheet. (2 minutes)
05
Step
20 mins
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set. (20 minutes)
06
Step
30 mins
Let the bars cool completely in the pan before frosting. (30 minutes)
07
Step
5 mins
For the frosting, in a medium bowl, beat together the 1/2 cup softened butter and 4 ounces softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. (5 minutes)
08
Step
2 mins
Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. Divide the frosting into two bowls. Tint one bowl with green food coloring. (2 minutes)
09
Step
3 mins
Spread the green frosting evenly over the cooled cookie bars. (3 minutes)
10
Step
5 mins
Place the white frosting into a resealable plastic bag. Snip off a tiny corner of the bag and drizzle the white frosting decoratively over the green frosting. (5 minutes)
11
Step
2 mins
Cut into 48 squares and serve. (2 minutes)
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Kelsie Toy
Jul 1, 2025My kids had a blast decorating these with sprinkles!
Adriel Toy
Jun 27, 2025These bars are so easy and always a hit at parties!
Kurtis Schumm
Jun 24, 2025This recipe is a lifesaver when I need a quick dessert.
Foster Schadenrau
Jun 20, 2025I love the almond extract in these; it adds such a unique flavor.