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Chewy Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars

Delicious and festive Chewy Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars with a soft, chewy texture perfect for celebrating love and friendship.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp Valentine sprinkles (to mix into dough)
Frosting Ingredients
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 Tbsp milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pink or red gel food coloring (optional)
  • 0.25 cup Valentine sprinkles + candy hearts for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy lifting later.
  2. In a bowl, cream the room-temperature butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture, and mix until just combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Fold in 2 tablespoons of Valentine sprinkles.
  5. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. If you have time, chill the dough for 10–15 minutes.
Baking
  1. Bake in the oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
  2. Allow the bars to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting and Serving
  1. For the frosting, whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and thick. If you want, add a few drops of gel food coloring to tint the frosting.
  2. Lift the cooled slab from the pan and spread the glaze evenly over the top. Immediately add sprinkles and candy hearts.
  3. Finally, slice into 16 bars.

Notes

To keep your bars fresh, store them in an airtight container. They can be kept at room temperature for up to five days or frozen for up to three months.