Description
Delicious and festive frosted sugar bars perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Spread dough evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and cream until fluffy and spreadable.
- Frost the cooled bars and top with sprinkles. Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a softer frosting, use more cream or milk.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg