Description
Deliciously soft and sweet frosted sugar bars perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 – 4 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- food coloring (if desired)
- sprinkles (if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper that is slightly larger than the pan. This will make it easy to lift the bars out of the pan. Set aside.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy in a large bowl. Add the egg and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until well combined.
- Press the dough into the prepared pan with buttered hands. Bake for 18-21 minutes or until the edges are beginning to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow bars to cool in the pan.
- For the frosting, combine all ingredients in a large bowl with an electric mixer until the frosting is creamy and well combined.
- Once the bars have cooled, frost the cooled bars. Top with sprinkles, if desired. Using the parchment paper, carefully lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into squares to serve.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened for easy mixing.
- Adjust the amount of milk in the frosting to reach desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 21 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg