Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookie Bars: The Ultimate Easy Dessert
These sugar cookie bars deliver all the rich, buttery flavor of traditional sugar cookies but in a fuss-free, chewy bar format. The key to their tender texture is the right ratio of butter, sugar, and minimal mixing.
Ingredients: The Complete List
This recipe uses a classic cookie ratio designed to yield a thick, soft bar rather than a thin, crispy sheet.
I. The Wet and Sweet Base:
- **1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened**
- **1 1/2 cups granulated sugar**
- **2 large eggs**
- **2 teaspoons vanilla extract**
II. The Dry and Structure:
- **3 cups all-purpose flour**
- **1 teaspoon baking powder**
- **1/2 teaspoon salt**
III. Optional Frosting/Topping:
- **1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened** (for frosting)
- **3 cups powdered sugar** (for frosting)
- **1/4 cup milk or heavy cream** (for frosting)
- **1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract** (for frosting)
- **Sprinkles!**
