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Soft & Chewy Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars

Soft & Chewy Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars You'll Adore

Delight in Soft & Chewy Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars that combine rich flavors and a convenient bar format, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Bars
  • 1 cup Butter (softened) Substitute with vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Can be replaced with almond extract for a different taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Softened butter Substitute with vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 3 tablespoons Heavy cream Can be replaced with coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup Valentine's Day sprinkles Optional for decoration.
  • a few drops Pink and Purple gel food coloring Gel is recommended for better results.

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until pale and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, mixing on low speed for about 1 minute.
  4. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt, gently folding until just combined. The dough should be slightly sticky.
  5. Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes until light golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool completely while preparing frosting.
  7. Beat together softened butter, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until light and airy, about 3-4 minutes.
  8. Divide frosting into two bowls, tint one with pink gel and the other with purple. Dollop onto cooled cookie bars and swirl together.
  9. Sprinkle with Valentine’s Day sprinkles and slice into squares to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store uncut bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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