Description
These Green Sugar Cookie Bars are a delightful treat perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any festive occasion. Soft and buttery, with a hint of almond and a vibrant green hue, these cookie bars are topped with a luscious vanilla buttercream frosting and colorful sprinkles.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Green food coloring
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Decoration:
- 1 batch vanilla buttercream frosting
- Green sprinkles or sanding sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and green food coloring. Mix well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture, stirring until dough forms.
- Bake: Press dough into pan and bake for 18–22 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely.
- Frost and Decorate: Spread buttercream on cooled bars and top with green sprinkles. Slice and serve.
Notes
- You can adjust the intensity of the green color by varying the amount of food coloring.
- For a twist, try using peppermint extract instead of almond for a different flavor profile.
- These bars freeze well and can be made ahead of time for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
