Description
Chewy Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars are the perfect treat for celebrating love or simply indulging your sweet tooth. These bars feature a soft, chewy texture and delightful flavor, making them irresistible for sharing or enjoying solo. With vibrant colors and optional frosting, they elevate any dessert table while being easy to make at home.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg