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Delicious homemade sugar cookie bars ready for serving

Sugar Cookie Bars

Delight in these soft and chewy sugar cookie bars that are perfect for any occasion and easy to customize with colorful sprinkles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened At room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup colored sprinkles Optional, for decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and salt until smooth.
  4. Add the vanilla and eggs, beating until fluffy.
  5. Gradually blend in the flour mixture until well-combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the dough into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. If using, add colored sprinkles on top.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the bars to cool before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

These bars are delicious on their own or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.