Description
Delightful and festive green sugar cookie bars, perfect for holiday gatherings and family traditions.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- Green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Cream together the granulated sugar and softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and almond extract.
- Mix in green food coloring until desired hue is reached.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before icing with frosting and sprinkles.
Notes
Allow bars to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Grinch Sugar Cookie Bars, Holiday Treats, Festive Desserts, Family Recipes