Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe

I love baking over the holidays, who else is with me? My favorite baked goods to make are, of course, sweets. From cookies, cakes, candies, and bread, I love baking throughout the entire month of December. Primarily because of all the delicious sweets exiting my oven. Don’t get me wrong, I love savory dishes as well, but it is my sweet tooth that takes control around Christmas.

The only downfall of being a baker during the holiday season is… well… can you guess? Running to the store three times a day. I’ve had to make multiple trips to and from our local Walmart to grab additional flour, eggs, or milk. I loved it when I found that this year items I usually use more of all baking season now come in a larger size, such as baking soda and flour.

Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 50 mins

Ingredients

•     2 sticks of butter at room temperature
•     2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
•     3 large eggs
•     2 cups of granulated sugar
•     3 cups of all-purpose flour
•     1 cup red and green sprinkles
•     3/4 teaspoon of salt
•     3/4 teaspoon of baking soda
•     red and green nonpareils for topping

Buttercream Frosting

•     2 sticks of butter at room temperature
•     1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
•     6 cups powdered sugar
•     1/4 cup heavy cream
•     pinch salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line a 9x13 baking dish with foil, leave some overhang to make removal easier.
3. Spray foil generously with nonstick cooking spray.
4. In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar together until fluffy.
5. Add in eggs and vanilla extract and continue to beat.
6. Lower speed of mixer and add flour, baking soda and salt, and mix until combined.
7. Add sprinkles and give a final stir.
8. Transfer cookie dough to prepared baking dish.
9. Bake 35 to 40 minutes on oven rack in lower third of oven to prevent over browning.
10. Let cool completely.
11. For Buttercream Frosting
12. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine butter and powdered sugar.
13. Add vanilla and and salt and mix until well combined. Slowly mix in heavy cream, adjusting amount as needed.

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