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Valentines Sugar Cookie Bars

Valentines Sugar Cookie Bars

These Valentines Sugar Cookie Bars are a delightful treat that combines the joy of baking with love, ideal for sharing and indulging during the season of love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Sweet Moments
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Bars
  • 1 cup unsalted sweet cream butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 container Wilton springtime pearlized jimmies
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted sweet cream butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 few drops pink gel food coloring
For the Topping
  • 1 container Wilton pink heart sprinkles

Equipment

  • standing mixer
  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

How to Make Valentines Sugar Cookie Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Cream softened butter and granulated sugar together in a standing mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the Wilton springtime pearlized jimmies.
  7. Scoop the dough into the prepared baking dish and flatten it out evenly, then bake for 20-30 minutes.
  8. Beat the unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy whipping cream until smooth.
  9. Add pink gel food coloring to the frosting and mix until desired shade is achieved.
  10. Frost the cooled cookie bars generously and top with Wilton pink heart sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 14gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened for best results and avoid over-mixing to maintain chewiness.

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