Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these vibrant and delicious Sugar Cookie Bars! These festive treats are not only easy to make but also perfect for decorating with colorful sprinkles, ensuring they steal the show at any gathering. Their soft and chewy texture makes them a hit among both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 5 cups flour
- 5 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Green food coloring
- St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla, salt, and baking soda until combined, then gradually mix in the flour.
- Spread the dough evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting with a mixture of powdered sugar, softened butter, almond extract, milk, green food coloring, and topping with sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 401
- Sugar: 53g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 71g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 36mg