Easter Egg Sugar Cookie Bars - soft, buttery, and perfect for springtime celebrations!
Ingredients:
For the sugar cookie bars:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
For the frosting:
2 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Food coloring (pastel pink, blue, or any spring colors)
For decoration:
Mini chocolate eggs
Pastel-colored sprinkles
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 18-22 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
Decoration Tips:
Prepare the frosting by beating the powdered sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Divide the frosting into separate bowls and tint with pastel food coloring.
Spread the frosting over the cooled sugar cookie bars in alternating colors for a festive touch.
Decorate each bar with mini chocolate eggs arranged in clusters to resemble a little nest.
Sprinkle pastel-colored nonpareils or confetti sprinkles for an extra Easter-themed charm.
Happy Baking