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🍪 Sugar Cookie Bars – Soft, Chewy, and Perfectly Sweet

If you love classic sugar cookies but want a faster, more convenient way to enjoy them, Sugar Cookie Bars are the answer. These bars are soft, chewy, and loaded with buttery sweetness, making them perfect for dessert, snack time, or sharing with friends and family. Unlike traditional drop cookies, these bars are easy to slice and serve, making them ideal for parties, bake sales, or holiday treats.

With just a handful of simple ingredients — butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and vanilla — you can whip up a batch of these irresistible bars in under an hour. They’re soft in the center with slightly golden edges, giving you that classic sugar cookie flavor in every bite.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Soft and chewy texture – perfectly balanced between tender and slightly crisp

  • Quick and easy – no need to roll dough or scoop cookies individually

  • Versatile – can add chocolate chips, sprinkles, or frosting for customization

  • Kid-friendly – fun to decorate with colorful sugar or icing

  • Perfect for gifting – cut into squares and wrap for a homemade treat

🛒 Ingredients

For the Sugar Cookie Bars:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Optional Add-Ons:

  • ½ cup chocolate chips or white chocolate chunks

  • Colored sugar or sprinkles for decorating

  • Frosting or glaze for extra sweetness

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Your Pan

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

  3. Stir in vanilla extract.

This step creates a light, airy texture for your bars.

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients

  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

  2. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender.

Step 4: Add Optional Mix-Ins

  • If using, fold in chocolate chips, white chocolate chunks, or sprinkles at this stage.

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