Description
These Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars are a festive and delicious treat perfect for celebrating love and friendship. Soft and chewy sugar cookie bars are baked to perfection, topped with creamy white frosting, and decorated with colorful Valentine sprinkles and candy hearts for a charming holiday dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp Valentine sprinkles
Frosting and Decoration
- 1 tub Duncan Hines white frosting
- ¼ cup Valentine sprinkles
- 1 Tbsp candy hearts and/or red M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature before baking.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Line the bottom of an 8×8 inch non-stick square baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt thoroughly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the room temperature butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms, then fold in 2 tablespoons of Valentine sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Spread Dough: Evenly spread the dough into the prepared baking pan using a spatula or your hands to create an even layer.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Completely: Remove the baking pan from the oven and let the cookie bars cool completely in the pan to set before frosting.
- Frosting Preparation: Open the tub of Duncan Hines white frosting and prepare your decorating sprinkles and candy hearts.
- Frost the Bars: Use the back of a spoon or a butter knife to spread a smooth, even layer of frosting over the top of the cooled cookie bars.
- Decorate: Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup Valentine sprinkles and candy hearts or red M&Ms evenly over the frosted bars to complete the festive look.
- Serve: Cut the cookie into approximately 2-inch bars and serve as a delightful Valentine’s Day treat.
Notes
- For easier slicing, chill the frosted cookie bars in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before cutting.
- You can substitute the Duncan Hines frosting with any white or vanilla frosting of your choice.
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smooth dough consistency.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Feel free to customize the sprinkles and candy toppings to match other holidays or themes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars, Sugar Cookie Bars, Valentine Day Dessert, Festive Cookie Bars, Frosted Cookie Bars
