Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3/4 cup salted butter (softened to cool room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon zest ((optional; but delicious))
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the bars, in a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest (optional), flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until combined.
  • Lightly grease a 9X13-inch baking pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper and grease. Press the sugar cookie dough into an even layer in the bottom of the pan.
  • Bake for 10-13 minutes. Don't overbake! The bars should have hardly any color around the edges and barely be set in the middle. Let the bars cool completely before frosting.
  • For the frosting, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth (if the mixture has trouble coming together, add a drop or two of milk). Add in the vanilla, milk or cream, and food coloring (if using), and mix until the frosting is light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and top with sprinkles.