Sugar Cookie Bars

Name: Sugar Cookie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2.5 cups 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (Substitute 1:4 with whole-wheat pastry flour for a nuttier note.); 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking powder (Helps the bars lift slightly.); 0.5 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon salt (Balances sweetness.); 1 cup 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened (For a dairy-free option use vegan butter.); 1.25 cups 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar (Swap half for coconut sugar for a deeper caramel note.); 1 large 1 large egg, room temperature (For an egg-free version, use a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water).); 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (Almond extract (1/2 teaspoon) can add a lovely twist.); 0.5 cup 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened (Optional: swirl in for ultra-soft texture.); to taste Colored sugar, sprinkles, or a light glaze (Pick what makes you smile.)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

Delightfully soft and buttery, these Sugar Cookie Bars combine the familiar taste of sugar cookies in an easy-to-share pan format, perfect for any occasion.

Updated at: Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:58:30 GMT