Easter Sugar Cookie Bars (Print version)

Soft sugar cookie bars with creamy pastel frosting and sprinkles, perfect for Easter gatherings.

# What goes in:

→ Cookie Base

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

→ Frosting

09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 2-3 tablespoons whole milk or cream
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Food coloring in pastel tones

→ Decoration

14 - Festive Easter sprinkles

# Cooking steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
05 - Press dough evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are barely golden and center is set. Cool completely in the pan.
06 - Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons milk. Beat until smooth and fluffy, adding more milk if needed for spreadable consistency. Divide and tint with pastel food coloring if desired.
07 - Spread frosting evenly over cooled cookie base. Sprinkle with Easter decorations immediately.
08 - Lift bars from the pan using parchment overhang. Cut into squares and serve, or store in an airtight container.

# Tips from flavorandfeast:

01 -
  • The soft, tender texture melts in your mouth like a cloud
  • You can frost them while binge watching your favorite show
  • The frosting colors make everyone smile before they even take a bite
02 -
  • Let the bars cool completely before frosting or you'll have a melty mess on your hands
  • Room temperature ingredients make a huge difference in the final texture
  • Gel food coloring gives you those true pastel colors without watering down your frosting
03 -
  • Chill the frosted bars for 15 minutes before cutting to get cleaner edges
  • Use a warm knife and wipe it between cuts for perfect squares

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