Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars (Printable Version)

Soft, buttery sugar bars highlighted by festive sprinkles and warming vanilla and almond notes.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
09 - 2 tablespoons milk

→ Topping

10 - 1 cup powdered sugar
11 - Red and green festive sprinkles or colored sugar

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined.
05 - Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
09 - Whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth to create the glaze.
10 - Spread the glaze evenly over cooled bars and decorate with red and green festive sprinkles or sugar.
11 - Let the glaze set before slicing into bars.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For thicker, chewier bars, chill the dough for 30 minutes before pressing into the pan.
02 - Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing and optimal texture.

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