Sugar Cookie Bars with Sprinkles

By á-24666

Ingredients

• For the cookie bars:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 5 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• For the frosting:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Pinch sea salt
• 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 5 tablespoons milk
• Food coloring, as desired
• Sprinkles, for garnish, optional

Preparation

Step 1

. For the cookie bars: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

2. Line a rimmed 10 x 15-inch (or 9×9-inch brownie pan) with parchment paper; set aside.

3. In the bowl of your standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

4. Reduce the mixer speed to medium and add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

5. Add the vanilla.

6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda, mixing well.

7. Reduce the mixer speed to low, and slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Mix until thoroughly combined.

8. Using a rubber spatula, evenly spread the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet (or brownie pan).

9. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. (They should be light golden brown).

10. Let cool completely.

11. For the frosting: In the bowl of your standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

12. Add the vanilla and salt, mixing well.

13. Reduce the mixer speed to low and carefully add the confectioners’ sugar, one cup at a time.

14. Add the milk and mix until smooth.

15. Add your desired amount of food color (if using) and mix until incorporated.

16. Frost and decorate as desired onto the cookie bars.