SUGAR COOKIE BARS
These sugar cookie bars, which are adapted from "American Girl Cookies," are happiness in a 9-by-13 pan. The addition of cream cheese in the batter makes them very tender and slightly tangy, a perfect counterpoint to the sweet buttercream frosting. You can, and should, experiment with frosting colors and use sprinkles with abandon. Whatever you do, do not overbake these beauties. When testing for doneness, you want a few moist crumbs to cling to the toothpick.
Provided by Margaux Laskey
Categories snack, cookies and bars, dessert
Time 40m
Yield 20 bars (One 9-by-13 pan)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Line the pan with parchment paper, running it up the two long sides of the pan and letting it extend past the rim by about 2 inches.
- Make the bars: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and cream cheese on medium speed until well blended, about 1 minute. Add the granulated sugar and beat until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the egg and vanilla and beat on low speed until well combined, about 1 minute. Turn off the mixer and scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing on low speed just until blended, about 1 minute.
- Using a spatula, scrape the dough into the prepared baking pan and spread it into an even layer. Bake just until the edges are starting to turn light golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the middle has moist crumbs, 20 to 25 minutes. (Do not overbake! The bars should be quite moist, and almost slightly underbaked in the middle.) Remove the pan from the oven and set it on a wire rack. Let cool completely. When fully cooled, remove the bars from the pan using the overhanging parchment paper.
- Make the frosting: Place the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Add 1 cup confectioners' sugar, beating on low speed until fully combined, then repeat with remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Add the 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, the vanilla, salt and food coloring, if using, and beat on medium speed until the frosting is light and fluffy, scraping down the sides halfway through, about 4 minutes. Add more milk if needed to thin out the mixture. Add lemon juice and vanilla to taste.
- Using a spatula, spread the frosting on top, then decorate with sprinkles, if using. Cut into 20 bars and serve.
SUGAR COOKIE BARS MADE EASY
Sugar cookies made easy! All the flavor of a regular sugar cookie, less than half the work. Great for serving with a meal or just a quart of milk! You can add food coloring to the topping if you like.
Provided by Sydni
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 35
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 13x18-inch baking sheet.
- Beat white sugar and 1 cup butter together in a bowl until fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing after each addition. Add 2 teaspoons almond extract and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Whisk flour, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Add to egg mixture and stir until just combined. Spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cookie comes out clean, 10 to 15 minutes; they won't look done. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Beat 1/2 cup butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing until combined. Add heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency. Spread frosting over cooled cookie bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 45.1 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 149.8 mg, Sugar 25.6 g
HOLIDAY FRUIT BARS
Honorable Mention - Contest Recipe 2007! Bake a warm and cozy fruit dessert bar using cookie mix and pie filling, ingredients already in your cupboard.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, stir base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press half of dough in bottom of pan.
- Spread pie filling over dough. Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over filling.
- Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes.
- In small bowl, stir glaze ingredients until smooth. If necessary, add additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle glaze over warm bars. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 2 g
SUGARLESS BARS
A fruity and flavorful bar without the sugar.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Date
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut dates and prunes into small pieces. Boil dates, prunes, raisins, and water for 5 minutes. Add margarine. Mix and set aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Mix the eggs, vanilla and nuts. Add to the fruit mixture. Sift the flour, baking soda and salt and add to the fruit mixture. (If you want a spicy bar add 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon and 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg to the flour.)
- Spread in 7 x 11 inch pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 152.8 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
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