Description
These St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and topped with a creamy green frosting and festive sprinkles! Perfect for holiday parties, bake sales, or a fun St. Patrick’s Day treat for kids, these cookie bars are easy to make and bursting with vanilla flavor.
Ingredients
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Sugar Cookie Bars:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- Green and white sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Make the cookie dough: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients: Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
- Bake: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. Let cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare the frosting: Beat butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Add green food coloring and mix until evenly colored.
- Decorate: Spread frosting over the cooled cookie bars and top with green and white sprinkles.
- Slice and serve!
Notes
- For extra festive flair, use shamrock-shaped sprinkles or gold sugar.
- Make the bars ahead of time and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter frosting, substitute half the butter with cream cheese.
- If you prefer a crispier texture, bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Holiday Treat
