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Soft & Chewy Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars

Soft & Chewy Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe Bliss

These Soft & Chewy Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars are a delightful treat that combines comfort and celebration in one pan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons gel food coloring pink and purple (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Valentine's Day sprinkles optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • 8x8-inch Baking Pan
  • parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, mixing until fully combined.
  4. Sift in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, gently folding until just combined.
  5. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 15 minutes, until lightly golden.
  6. Let the bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before frosting.
  7. For the frosting, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy, then mix in heavy cream and vanilla extract.
  8. Divide the frosting and color half with gel food coloring, then swirl both colored frostings over the cooled bars.
  9. Finish with Valentine's Day sprinkles for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze un-frosted for up to 3 months.

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