Sprinkles and frosting make these easy cookie bars the best way to do sugar cookies.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Bars
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup colored sprinkles (jimmies)
For the Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Beat the butter and sugars until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat again.
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sprinkles. Slowly beat in to the butter mixture.
- Press the mixture in a greased 9x13 glass baking dish. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove and cool completely.
- Beat the butter, vanilla, and salt. Slowly mix in the powdered sugar and whipping cream until completely combined. Beat on high until light and creamy.
- Spread over the top of the cooled cookies. Top with more sprinkles. Cut into 24 squares. Store in a sealed container.