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The Ultimate Soft & Chewy Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars (No Rolling Required!)

Two squares of soft christmas sugar cookie bars topped with white frosting and red and green holiday sprinkles.
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Make festive holiday baking simple with these soft, buttery Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars. Skip the rolling and cutting; these sheet pan sugar cookies deliver classic flavor in an easy, frosted square perfect for parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup festive Christmas sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup of softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the 1/2 cup of milk, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The center should look set but still soft.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is important before frosting.
  9. Prepare the frosting: Beat the 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup softened butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach a spreadable consistency.
  10. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie bars.
  11. Immediately sprinkle the top generously with festive Christmas sprinkles.
  12. Once the frosting is set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars from the pan. Cut into squares.

Notes

  • For an extra festive look, use a mix of nonpareils and sanding sugars.
  • If you prefer cream cheese frosting over buttercream, substitute 4 ounces of softened cream cheese for 1/4 cup of the butter in the frosting recipe.
  • These buttery holiday squares are excellent for making ahead; store tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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