Name: Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 217 g ( 1 2/3 cups) all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 113 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temp; 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, room temp; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 56 g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, room temp; 56 g (2 ounces) cream cheese, room temp; 220 g (2 cups) powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Heavy cream or milk, as needed

Description

These soft and buttery Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are ready in just 40 minutes! Skip the rolling and cutting–these easy bars are packed with a sweet vanilla flavor and topped with the dreamiest cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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Sugar Cookie Bars

217 g ( 1 2/3 cups) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
113 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temp
200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, room temp
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting

56 g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, room temp
56 g (2 ounces) cream cheese, room temp
220 g (2 cups) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Heavy cream or milk, as needed

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F/177°C. Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper so that it hangs over the sides.
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
With the mixer on medium-low speed, stream in the oil and mix until combined.
Add the egg, yolk, and vanilla and mix together.
On low speed, add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Gently press the cookie dough into the prepared pan and bake the bars for 20-25 minutes until the edges are very lightly golden brown. You’ll want the middle to still be soft.
Set the hot pan on a wire rack to cool.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Using a handheld or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment beat the butter and cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix on low speed until completely incorporated.
Add enough cream or milk for a spreadable consistency. Increase the mixer to medium-high speed and beat for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Spread the frosting over the completely cooled bars.

Notes

Double the recipe: Bake in a 9x13 baking pan. Add a few minutes to the baking time.

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freeze: Wrap with plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Brownies & Bars
Method: Baking