Christmas Cookie Bars Recipe
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 300 grams plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 250 grams icing sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons milk
- food colouring (optional)
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan/Gas Mark 4). Grease and line a 9×13 inch (23x33cm) baking tin with baking parchment, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes with an electric mixer. You want it to be pale and smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the plain flour, baking powder, and salt. This helps to distribute the baking powder evenly throughout the flour, resulting in a more consistent bake.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a slightly lumpy batter is perfectly fine.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking tin. I find using the back of a spoon or my fingertips works best.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. The centre should be set, but still slightly soft.
- Let the bars cool completely in the tin before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. This will prevent them from breaking.
- While the bars are cooling, prepare your icing. In a bowl, whisk together the icing sugar and milk until you reach a smooth, spreadable consistency. Add more milk, a teaspoon at a time, if the icing is too thick.
- Add a few drops of food colouring to your icing if desired. We usually have a few different colours, so the kids can get creative! Spread the icing evenly over the cooled cookie bars and decorate with sprinkles.
- Cut the bars into squares and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Quick & easy Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars recipe! Bake in one pan, decorate with the kids & enjoy festive treats without the fuss. A family favourite.