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Valentine Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

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These Valentine Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, buttery, and topped with a fluffy vanilla buttercream frosting and festive sprinkles. They’re an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • Sprinkles
  • 3/4 cup salted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • Additional sprinkles for decorating

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with baking spray and line it with parchment paper.
  3. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and well combined.
  4. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the flour and baking powder, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  6. Gently fold the sprinkles into the dough without overmixing.
  7. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
  9. For the frosting, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until light and fluffy with soft peaks.
  10. Spread the frosting over the cooled cookie bars and decorate with additional sprinkles.
  11. Allow the frosting to set, then cut into squares and serve or store for later.

Notes

  • Use Valentine’s-themed sprinkles for a festive presentation.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely before frosting.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  • Freeze unfrosted bars for up to 2 months and frost after thawing.

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