Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars RECIPE 🎄🎅

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

frosting

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-bought icing

Greek yogurt provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

sprinkles

🥗Healthier: nuts

💰Cheaper: candy bits

Nuts add crunch and are a healthier topping.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

In a large mixing bowl, add 3/4 cup of softened salted butter, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup of powdered sugar.

Cream together until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes, scraping the sides as needed.

Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 2 large eggs; beat until smooth.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt; mix until combined.

Sift in 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour and mix until just combined.

Mix in 3 tablespoons of sprinkles.

Grease a 9 by 13-inch pan with cooking spray.

Plop the dough into the pan and spread it evenly using your hands or a spatula.

Bake in the oven for 12 to 14 minutes, checking after 12 minutes and adding an additional minute if necessary.

After 13 minutes, check for golden edges and remove from the oven.

In another mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter and whip until light and creamy.

Mix in 2 1/4 cups of powdered sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 4 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream; beat for 3 to 5 minutes until frosting texture is achieved.

Let the bars cool completely before frosting, if possible.

Frost the cooled bars and add more sprinkles on top.

Place the bars in the freezer for 5 minutes before cutting.

Cut the bars into 24 servings, varying sizes as desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens