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St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars

Festive St. Patrick's Day Sugar Cookie Bars to Share and Savor

These St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars feature soft, chewy bars topped with creamy almond buttercream, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 36 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract or clear vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Salt essential for taste
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it's fresh
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can be used
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract or vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoons Milk any type
  • a few drops Green Food Coloring gel preferred
  • optional St. Patrick's Day Sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 12x17-inch rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture and mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, then blend with the wet ingredients.
  5. Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 15-17 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is set.
  7. Cool the cookie base completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  8. Prepare the frosting by beating the butter until smooth and adding milk, almond extract, and food coloring.
  9. Add the sifted powdered sugar to the butter mixture and beat until smooth.
  10. Frost the cooled cookie slab evenly and sprinkle with festive sprinkles.
  11. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, then slice into 36-40 bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week or frozen for up to three months. Allow to reach room temperature before serving.

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