Chewy Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars
Discover how to make Chewy Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
20
Prep Time
18
Cook Time
70
Total Time
16
Servings
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Discover how to make Chewy Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.
Step 2
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
Step 3
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
Step 4
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 5
5. Gently fold in the 2 tablespoons of Valentine sprinkles using a spatula.
Step 6
6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan using your hands or an offset spatula. The dough will be sticky, so you may want to lightly flour your hands.
Step 7
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The center may look slightly underbaked, but it will continue to set as it cools.
Step 8
8. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for about 30 minutes before frosting.
Step 9
9. For the frosting, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth. Add pink or red gel food coloring if desired and mix until the color is uniform.
Step 10
10. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie bars using an offset spatula. Immediately top with the remaining Valentine sprinkles and candy hearts before the frosting sets.
Step 11
11. Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 16 equal squares.
You Must Know
- ✓For the chewiest texture, be careful not to overbake the bars. They should be just set in the center when you remove them from the oven.
- ✓Room temperature ingredients cream together more easily and create a better texture, so don't skip this step.
- ✓Use gel food coloring instead of liquid for more vibrant colors without thinning the frosting.
Chef's Notes
For the chewiest texture, be careful not to overbake the bars. They should be just set in the center when you remove them from the oven.
Room temperature ingredients cream together more easily and create a better texture, so don't skip this step.
Use gel food coloring instead of liquid for more vibrant colors without thinning the frosting.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these cookie bars at Valentine's Day parties, classroom celebrations, or as a sweet treat with afternoon coffee or tea. They pair wonderfully with a glass of cold milk or hot chocolate.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
245
Calories
2g
Protein
38g
Carbs
9g
Fat
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Chewy Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars
Discover how to make Chewy Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients (13)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the 2 tablespoons of Valentine sprinkles using a spatula.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan using your hands or an offset spatula. The dough will be sticky, so you may want to lightly flour your hands.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The center may look slightly underbaked, but it will continue to set as it cools.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for about 30 minutes before frosting.
- For the frosting, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth. Add pink or red gel food coloring if desired and mix until the color is uniform.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie bars using an offset spatula. Immediately top with the remaining Valentine sprinkles and candy hearts before the frosting sets.
- Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 16 equal squares.
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