Description
Bring joy to your dessert table with these ultra-soft *Festive Cookie Bars*! Topped with fluffy vanilla frosting and a flurry of red and green sprinkles, they’re the easiest way to celebrate any season. No need to roll or cut—just press, bake, frost, and slice. These bars are perfect for busy bakers looking for an *easy dessert idea*, *quick party treat*, or just a cozy *holiday baking project*. Whether you’re after *food ideas for potlucks*, *easy cookie recipes*, or *festive breakfast ideas*, this one hits the sweet spot.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vanilla frosting
1/4 cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until edges are golden and center is just set.
8. Let cool completely in the pan.
9. Spread vanilla frosting evenly over the cooled bars.
10. Decorate with red and green sprinkles, slice, and serve!
Notes
For an extra festive twist, swap vanilla extract with almond extract.
Don’t overbake! Bars should look slightly soft in the center when removed from the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: easy recipe, holiday dessert, cookie bars, party dessert, Christmas treat