It’s a keeper! Lightly grease a 9X13-inch baking pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper and grease. Press the sugar cookie dough into an even layer in the bottom of the pan.Bake for 10-13 minutes. But if someone else has and it worked, it’s definitely worth a try. ","position":5,"name":"For the frosting, cream together the butter and...","url":"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/sugar-cookie-bars\/#mv_create_739_5"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and top with sprinkles. Of course you can use it for its intended purpose — place as many lumps of dough as you desire on top of a baking tray and voila! These are the bomb. Good luck! People have mentioned doubling the recipe on these and using a jelly roll pan. But this just tastes like sugar cookie dough–absolutely amazing! ","position":2,"name":"For the bars, in a large bowl, cream...","url":"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/sugar-cookie-bars\/#mv_create_739_2"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Lightly grease a 9X13-inch baking pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper and grease. Thank you! LeAnne – hmm, I’m afraid I don’t have any really great tips! I’m a huge sugar cookie fan … can’t wait to try these! Unfortunately every recipe I’ve tried for frosting that hardens is not very tasty so I don’t have one that I love and use. Love, love, love!! How to make candy bar cookie bars? May God bless you and your family with a sweet and happy day! Bars: as once their cooled & cut I plan to store them stacked one on top of each other in a covered container in the refrig, would this frosting hold up to stacking? Hope you are well.:). I couldn’t stop eating them myself! Pour filling over cooled crust. I’ve made them several times since then, and they’ve been a huge hit every time. You should defrost them while wrapped up, before uncovering to serve. Or should I choose a different cookie bar? They were dangerously good! Also, life lesson #436: sprinkles hide a lot of flaws. Hi Colleen – these keep just fine for 1-2 days covered at room temp. Oh gosh these have been a favorite since the original post in 2013. I use my long utility knife (it’s like paring knife but with a longer blade) or my bench scraper that has a thin metal edge. Or no? BARS I CAN HANDLE!!!! I doubled them in a jelly roll pan for a worship night at church last night. Hey Katie – I usually do the same except I’ll spray the palms of my hands with cooking spray and lightly press the dough into the pan. So, instead of risking salmonella poisoning, try scooping some dough into another treat. Mix your dry ingredients together and set them aside. Our Cookie Dough Three Layer Cookie Bars has three yummy layers of chocolate in one incredible cookie bar. Hi, yes, I just made these and had no problems. In reading through the comments I see the question about cutting them neatly. Means so much for you to comment and let me know that. 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We will try these this week! Ummmm…these were AMAZING and dangerous all in one. Cream can get a little grainy after it’s been frozen and defrosted (but it should still work in small quantities in recipes). Thank you thank you!Have never made sugar cookies as a bar before. I did have to work at the dough to get it t. I noticed someone said they doubled the recipe and baked them in a large cookie sheet–I am assuming they meant a jelly roll pan? Use different shapes of sprinkles (holy moly, sprinkle options aren’t what they used to be – so many crazy choices these days!). If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. Delicious bars. I requested them for my wedding reception buffet two weeks ago and everyone raves about them! I needed a recipe that didn’t use chocolate chips because we were all out, and this was definitely the one. Is this the same recipe as the other ones you had on here?! 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I get the feeling all the boys were at school and Cam got her choice! These cookie bars are made mostly in the same way as regular chocolate chip cookies. They are so delicious and easy to make!Question: since the frosting has butter and milk, will I need to refrigerate these or are they okay to sit in my cookie pedestal with the lid? . I suppose they were slightly less thick than the regular recipe (don’t know since that was the first time I made them) but they were plenty thick. They taste even better than they look… Thanks, Mel! They might be my favorite of them all. Każdy z nas zetknął się z tematem, polecam zaznajomienie się z tematem. Hi Mel, Your site is where 99% of all my recipes come from-I’m never disappointed!! Super easy to make too! These really are So Easy to pull together fast. Recipe Source: Mel’s Kitchen Cafe I did not add the lemon zest, used heavy cream for the frosting, did not color the frosting, and baked for 13 minutes. A double batch fits in a half sheet pan perfectly; iced, sprinkled, wrapped well with plastic wrap and foil and froze them for a few weeks before. Do you think I could bake ahead and freeze these?? These bars are super delish! Did a little less lemon zest (1/2 tsp instead of tbsp) and it was just right. Adding cocoa powder to it? Which isn’t favorite.Thanks Mel!! 1 teaspoon vanilla extract . They doubled just fine and I only extended cook time by one minute. I would never have had time for sugar cookies, but this was fast, easy, and delicious. Mel! The batter for these sugar cookie bars is a direct knockoff from one of my favorite classic sugar cookie recipes. 2 1/2 cups (10 ounces) powdered sugar I think so if you made them much thinner by baking them in a larger pan. I think I discovered these a year ago and have probably made them 30 times. I do prefer them without the lemon zest and a whipped cream cheese frosting… Oh, and don’t forget the rainbow sprinkles! . Made them yesterday morning to take to my son’s 8th grade reception last night. Where do you get that ‘ever-ready-bunny’ energy level??? 1/2 teaspoon salt I’ll have to try your take on it! 1 teaspoon baking powder Thank you!!!! Next time you don’t know what to bake for your office party or neighborhood potluck or take-in meal, I hope these easy sugar cookie bars come to mind. Hey… I love your recipes! Like one of the comments above, I used a large kitchen knife and got pretty clean slices. That’s my two cents, anyway. Thanks! And it’s ridiculously easy. We use skim bc of digestive issues…anyway! Stir in the lemon zest (optional), flour, baking powder and salt. You can tell from the picture below that I over baked them just slightly (blaming the children who all of a sudden needed help on their math homework, and in the end, I was no help to them at all #commoncoremathprobs). I honestly can’t thank you enough for the time you have spent sharing this blog with everyone. We love them with the lemon zest added- and my kids have asked if we can make them again already. Print I also subbed in a bit of almond extract in the dough since I love it. We’ll just leave at–these cookies have changed my life! I’ll make them again and again!! Over the years we have found that cookie bars are always a popular dessert for a party, potluck or family gathering. This is going to the next potluck! Huzzah! Perhaps a google search may help you (but I’ve learned over the years I’m much more partial to soft, creamy frosting). Unlike you, I may never roll and cut sugar cookies again! I live in Idaho with my husband, 5 kids, and selection of weird farm animals. I had these sugar cookie bars made, frosted, and to the school on time. I’m not even big on sugar cookies. I love it! Came out perfect and tasted amazing! Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Thanks for a great recipe! They were perfect!! I cook from your site on the weekends, so I will print ahead of time! I made these to take to a party and doubled the recipe. How did you cool them fast? Can’t wait to see the new site! So good! Three Years Ago: Double Chocolate Mousse Torte One Year Ago: Quick and Easy Egg Roll Skillet Meal Just keep an eye on the cookies … Overbaking makes them dry but a short baking time will result in a soft bar cookie if that’s what you are looking for. They were the first to go. I cant wait to try these and to ser your new site! Do you have any tips on spreading the batter? I actually thought they were too thick, haha! I also tried doubling the recipe and cooked it in a jelly roll pan. If you love sugar cookies, try these frosted Sugar Cookie Bars! I made these a few years ago for Christmas, and my family decided that they’re a bigger hit than regular sugar cookies. Oh, Mel….you never disappoint. 13 minutes Total Time: 3 tablespoons milk or cream Bake for 10-13 minutes. I used your sugar cookie recipe/frosting for a fruit pizza last week- it was AMAZING and dangerously delicious. These are delicious! I made these yesterday and they are AMAZING. Press the dough into a greased or parchment-lined (and greased) metal pan. While the bars cool, whip up the frosting. I love cookies but never make them because mine always turn out super flat-like paper. I doubled the recipe and baked it in a large cookie sheet. I keep those plastic bagel knives for just that. Viktoriya – Any color food coloring would work and even white icing would be fine – especially with a few sprinkles. Soft sugar cookie bars loaded with chunks of colorful chocolate and your favorite candy add-ins. The loveable thing about these sugar cookie bars is that they are appropriate for all seasons and all holidays. These look phenomenal. This is a general question as I have no questions about these delicious bars! Sprinkle a pinch of sugar on cookies before baking, if desired. I’ve made these cookies once before and loved them. Drop Cookies: The baking time will depend on dough density and temperature of the dough.Plain butter or sugar cookie dough will take less time to bake than cookie dough loaded with mix-ins like nuts and chocolate chips. Two Years Ago: One-Bowl Fudgy Brownie Cookies I halved the recipe and used an 8×8 pan, baked for 10 minutes and came out great. http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/lofthouse-style-soft-sugar-cookies/. You are so kind and generous to share so much! 3/4 cup butter (6 ounces, 12 tablespoons), softened to cool room temperature Over mixing means the sugar cookie bars may not be quite as soft and tender. So good and a total dessert fake out. I live at around 2,500 feet and that’s the elevation the recipes are tested at. I had a really hard time since it kept sticking to my rubber spatula. I did add a little almond extract to the dough and frosting, because I love almond. Still making your choc chip pumpkin muffins 2x a month. Oooh my gosh. In bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, or medium bowl with a hand mixer beat together the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and 1 Tbsp. Cool completely before cutting into bars. Just made these during our mandatory extended break from school in Ohio with my kids. If I double this, will it work in a jelly roll pan? Tried to send a photo, but couldn’t figure out how. I foresee making these again soon. Sugar Cookie Bars I’ve never made these into a chocolate version, Nikki – and would be hesitant to recommend without experimenting myself. I think this will bridge the gap, especially if I sprinkle chips on half. If using a glass or ceramic pan, you might want to decrease the oven temperature by 25 degrees. Or, is it like a blondie/brownie? Follow @melskitchencafe on Instagram and show me the recipes you are making from my blog using the hashtag #melskitchencafe. Can you recommend a good cookie icing that will harden on the cookies but that also tastes good? Katie – It’s worth a try. Electric Hand Mixer I love sugar cookies, but I think this recipe will be my new favorite for a quick version of them. (I’m far too lazy to roll/cut sugar cookies most of the time.) I used the lemon frosting I had left over from making your lemon swig cookies and put the zest in the bars. Could I try blue food coloring? A one-bowl wonder. Five Years Ago: Beef and Sweet Potato Stew with Corn and Green Chiles {Slow Cooker} So easy and too delicious! These are so good! Kira – I’ve only had lofthouse cookies a time or two so I can’t really compare these bars to them but these bars are just a delicious, traditional sugar cookie in bar form. Thanks for all the great recipes! And I love your site so much…can’t imagine it getting any better. I made these for my daughter’s birthday. Kira – this recipe makes absolutely fabulous lofthouse style cookies – we made them for valentines day and loved them! Yield: It was after another recipe failed us- my sister believes it was fate that the first one failed so we would find and use yours. (It will be very crumbly if using a hand mixer, more smooth if using a stand mixer.) I made these (for the second time) for a baby shower a little over a week ago. It feels like the blog I always wanted. I get asked for the recipe so many times that I have it as a document on my computer so I can easily email it. Seems like they would take longer to make than they do. A package of store-bought cookie dough is a very useful thing to have lurking in the back of your fridge, waiting for a sweet craving to strike! Everyone loved them. Each has it’s own incredible texture and consistency. I love that the cookie turned out soft but still tastes like a sugar cookie. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Your pictures are always so beautiful. Use a store-bought cookie mix or see my recipe notes for the homemade version. Using parchment, it came out of the pan BEAUTIFULLY as a whole cookie , which I wanted. Can’t wait to try these. Follow @melskitchencafe on Instagram and show me the recipes you are making from my blog using the hashtag #melskitchencafe. Before I started “getting colorful” by using food coloring in cookie dough, I always thought I needed to mix the dough and then add color as the final step before rolling it to make cut-out sugar cookies or loading it into the cookie press to make press cookies. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Thank you!!! I don’t think they are overly sweet at all. The bars should have hardly any color around the edges and barely be set in the middle. Chilling cookie dough for at least 30 minutes (and up to 7 days) before baking increases caramelization during baking, which enhances flavor. This is now my families ‘ go-to dessert. powdered sugar, milk, sugar cookie dough, pure vanilla extract and 2 more Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars Incredible Recipes from Heaven granulated sugar, unsalted butter, Golden OREO Cookies, vanilla extract and 5 more Prep Time: This recipe is probably one of the most addictive desserts I’ve ever had. Thank you! Mixing Bowl A few tips for this: Again, I really only recommend these pans for this. Can’t wait!! Delicious and easy to make, and they look so pretty. Top filling with the remaining sugar cookie dough by simply crumbling it evenly over the top. © Mel They’re also easy to decorate seasonally by changing the color of the frosting and the garnish. And that frosting is so pretty!! I have to agree, these cookies are so, so good! It’s true that once you cut into them they’re very hard to resist! These bake up about an inch thick (as thick as the pictures in the post). we don’t always have dessert with every meal, use this recipe to make cookie crumb truffles, https://akispetretzikis.com/en/categories/mpiskota/soft-cookies, https://www.marthastewart.com/336484/blondies-with-chocolate-chips-and-walnut, A Few Of My Favorite Things (December 2020), Easy Cookie Bars (how I simplify cookies), How to Clean The Inside of Your Dishwasher, A Few of My Favorite Things (November 2020), 3-6 cups of your favorite homemade or store bought cookie dough (see notes below). Add in the vanilla, milk or cream, and food coloring (if using), and mix until the frosting is light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Can’t wait to see your delish new design. We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. monica – This frosting is on the soft side so I wouldn’t recommend stacking the bars after they are frosted. If your butter is properly softened and your powdered sugar not overly clumpy, you can live life on the edge like I do and just throw everything into a bowl and go to town with the mixer. It’s the USA brand but it’s no longer made (they only make the one in the Amazon link now). Super easy and delicious! PS about cutting the bars- I lined my pan with foil so I could lift them out when cool. These bars are still perfect for bake sales or cookie swaps. I’m excited to see the new site design! Don't overbake! Because once you cut into them, these easy sugar cookie bars are not easy to resist. Thank you misc person for answering my question. My husband recently got a giant bottle of vanilla from Mexico and hinted he would love to try the special vanilla in sugar cookies. These look great! Press the sugar cookie dough into an even layer in the bottom of the pan. Don't overbake! We topped these chocolate sugar cookie bars with a creamy frosting and a few sprinkles for a festive touch. These are perfect…perfect cookie to frosting ratio…perfect frosting (with cream….I’m a big fan of cream in frosting- it makes a huge difference). Add the eggs and vanilla and mix for 1-2 minutes. Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe I’m a sucker for a good sugar cookie. Love this recipe, so delicious. But so do … Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and top with sprinkles. I did have to work at the dough to get it to spread all the way across the whole pan but once I did, they cooked great! How To Make Sugar Cookie Bars Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F Combine the flour, salt and baking powder in a medium sized bowl and then set it aside In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together for about 3 minutes until it becomes fluffy and light I baked them in a jelly roll pan ( giant cookie sheet from costco) and they turned out great, They needed a bit more time baking than stated – more like 16 minutes for me. Do they taste like a lofthouse type cookie? Cook Time: I cut them into hearts using a cookie cutter – note to self: push them out from the bottom cookie side not the icing side (only took me about 10 before realizing this way was much better – and my fingerprints weren’t shmooshed in the frosting!) My kids love these, and I do too! i love that pretty pink frosting–it makes all the difference to me. Frosting: Add the eggs and vanilla and mix for 1-2 minutes. You could also use this Fruit Pizza recipe since it’s already been tested as fruit pizza crust. Frozen or chilled dough will take longer than room temperature dough to bake. Sprinkle the guts out of the frosted sugar cookie bars. 38 minutes Thanks for the heads up on the site being down! It’s even easier than the sugar cookie dough. Thank you, Mel! What brand is your pan in the photos? Excited to see the new look! as I live in a very humid tropical climate. Ingredients Can’t wait to try these beauties!! It is for the grands for Valentine’s Day. I mean, I’ll always love a good, classic sugar cookie recipe, but when time (and sanity) are at risk, there are definitely easier and just as yummy ways to get sugar cookies into your life. Thanks for another thumbs up recipe! I have doubled the recipe and made the bars in a jelly roll pan. Thank you Mel! A plastic knife will cut just about any bar neatly. Heck, you could even color the dough a funky shade to match the holiday. They were still raw and I’m very disappointing. Your email address will not be published. Thank you so much for the recipe. I am printing now for the weekend! ), which is super fast, in my book. Thanks so much- another big hit! Made these according to recipe, but baked them 15 minutes. Mix until combined. Oh my heck, I’ve made these for my church class, my kids for their classes at school & they are a hit ever time.
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