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Soft & Chewy Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars

Soft & Chewy Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars for Sweet Love

Delight in Soft & Chewy Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars, a simple yet romantic dessert perfect for celebrating love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 1 cup Butter (softened) Ensure it’s softened but not melted.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar Provides moisture and caramel flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Can substitute with almond extract.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Use a gluten-free blend for dietary needs.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar Sweetens and provides smooth texture.
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream Adds creaminess to the frosting.
  • 1/4 cup Valentine's Day sprinkles For decoration.
  • 1 tablespoon Pink gel food coloring Optional for tinting frosting.
  • 1 tablespoon Purple gel food coloring Optional for tinting frosting.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • sifter

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until pale and fluffy.
  3. Add a large egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, mixing until well combined.
  4. Sift in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold until just combined.
  5. Spread the cookie batter evenly in the baking pan and bake for about 15 minutes.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat together butter and powdered sugar for frosting, adding heavy cream until fluffy.
  7. Once bars are cooled, tint frosting and dollop onto bars, swirling colors for marbling.
  8. Top generously with Valentine's Day sprinkles, then slice into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze un-frosted squares for up to 3 months.

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