Best Sugar Cookie Bars
These easy Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and topped with a delicious vanilla buttercream! Simple to make and the same buttery flavor of a classic sugar cookie. Skip the hassle and give this recipe a try!
Servings 9 to 12 bars
Equipment
Ingredients
Cookies:
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter soft
- 6 tablespoons oil we use vegetable or coconut
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter soft
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream
Instructions
For the cookies:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a 9×13 pan with parchment or grease with cooking spray. Set aside.
- 2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 3. Combine the butter, oil, and both sugars in a mixing bowl. Whisk or beat with the paddle attachment of an electric mixer until fully combined. Stir in the sour cream, egg, and extracts.
- 4. Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Transfer to your prepared pan.
- 5. Spray your hands with cooking spray and gently press the dough into the pan to create an even layer.
- 6. Bake 13 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are very lightly browned and the center is set. Be careful not to over bake.
- 7. Allow the bars to cool completely. Spread with frosting and sprinkles.
For the frosting:
- 1. Gently whisk the butter with an electric or hand held mixer. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk/cream.
- 2. Whip until fluffy, about 3 minutes.