How to Make SOFT and CHEWY Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar provides a lower glycemic index.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: confectioners' sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

Start by whipping 2 sticks of butter until completely whipped.

Add 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 egg, and 1 egg yolk to the whipped butter and mix well.

Set the wet mixture aside.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 cup of cornstarch until fully combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until everything is blended together.

Add 1 cup of sprinkles to the batter and mix in.

Line a baking sheet with tin foil and spray with baking spray.

Transfer the batter to the lined baking sheet and flatten it out with your hands.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 25 minutes.

While the bars are baking, prepare the frosting by mixing 2 sticks of butter with 4 cups of powdered sugar until combined.

Add 6 tablespoons of heavy cream, some vanilla extract, and a couple drops of red food coloring to the frosting and mix until smooth.

Once the cookie bars have cooled completely, spread the frosting evenly over the top.

Add sprinkles on top of the frosting for decoration.

Cut the bars into squares and serve.

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