Description
These Valentine’s Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, buttery, and topped with creamy frosting and festive sprinkles. Perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- For Frosting:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Red or pink food coloring (optional)
- Valentine’s sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cream butter and sugar, then mix in egg, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients and add to wet, forming a soft dough.
- Press dough into the pan and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool.
- Prepare frosting by beating butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Add food coloring if desired.
- Frost cooled bars and decorate with sprinkles.
- Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- To freeze, wrap individual bars and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American