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St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars

Delicious St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars to Share and Enjoy

Delight in these St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars, featuring a soft texture and vibrant frosting, perfect for sharing and celebrating.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 36 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla pure extract recommended
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 cups flour
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract can substitute with vanilla
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk adjust for thickness
  • 2-3 drops green food coloring
  • 1 cup St. Patrick's Day sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie sheet
  • spatula
  • whisk
  • knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12x17-inch rimmed cookie sheet.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Incorporate the eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually combine with the wet mixture.
  5. Press the dough into the prepared cookie sheet evenly.
  6. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is slightly underbaked.
  7. Cool the bars in the pan after baking.
  8. Prepare the frosting by beating the softened butter and gradually adding powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract.
  9. Spread the frosting over the cooled bars, add green food coloring, and top with sprinkles.
  10. Cut into 36-40 squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bars are perfect for sharing and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature or 10 days in the fridge.

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