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Sugar Cookie Bars (Gluten-Free)

Super soft, thick, and dreamy...these Sugar Cookie Bars (Gluten-Free) are similar to those store bought Lofthouse cookies, but even better!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bars, Cookie, Gluten-Free, Sugar
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 286kcal

Equipment

  • 9 x 13" baking dish

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups gluten-free all purpose flour, Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup sprinkles

Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 1/2 sticks butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 TBSP. milk, to thin out frosting, if needed
  • sprinkles for on top, optional

Instructions

Making the Cookie Bars:

  • Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and cream cheese together. About a minute.
  • Pour in both sugars and continue to beat on high until mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Next, add in the eggs and vanilla extract and mix well.
  • Pour in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat on high speed until everything is mixed well.
  • Pour sprinkles in and mix by hand.
  • Spray a 9 x 13" baking dish with cooking spray. Place cookie dough in dish and press dough to fit pan. Bake for about 20-25 minutes. Ours baked for 25 minutes and came out perfect. Keep an eye on yours so they don't overbake or burn.
  • Once cookie bars are out of the oven, let them cool completely before frosting them.

Making the Buttercream Frosting:

  • In a bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the softened butter on high speed until it is smooth and creamy. About a minute.
  • Add to the butter the vanilla extract and salt and continue to blend on high speed until everything is blended well.
  • Add in the powdered sugar about 1/2 cup at a time so it doesn't make a huge mess. Add in the milk (if needed to thin out). Blend on high speed until frosting is nice and smooth.
  • Frost the cookie bars with buttercream frosting and sprinkle colorful sprinkles over the top. Makes about 24 bars.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 481IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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