Birthday Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars*

By srumbel

Birthday Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are a deliciously soft & chewy treat. If you love sugar cookies but want something easier, with no rolling required, try these frosted cookie bars.
from kleinworthco.com

Ingredients

• Bars
• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white
• 1-1/2 tbsp sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp table salt
• Frosting
• 1/4 cup butter softened
• 2 cups confectioners sugar
• 2-3 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• pinch table salt
• 1/4 cup rainbow non-pareil sprinkles

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375.

Line a 9 x 13 pan with parchment & spray lightly with cooking spray – set aside.

In a mixer bowl with the paddle attachment, cream together butter & sugar until light & fluffy.

Mix in egg, egg white, sour cream & vanilla until well combined.

Slowly stir in flour, baking powder, & salt to form a crumbly dough.

Transfer dough to prepared pan & press into an even layer. Using a fork, poke the dough every few inches so it will bake evenly.

Bake17-20 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.

Cool completely before frosting

Frosting

Beat together butter, confectioners sugar & milk

Add vanilla & salt & beat until fluffy.

Spread over cooled bars, sprinkle with rainbow non-pareil sprinkles & cut into squares.

Servings 16