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Featured Eats: Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe



02/11/2020

Featured Eats: Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars

This post was written by guest blogger, Jamie Kamber.

Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays when it comes to baking because everything is pink or chocolate! This sprinkle mix caught my eye recently and I knew they’d be perfect on my sugar cookie bars!

 I’ve made a few variations of this recipe over the years, including lemon, hazelnut, and Fruity Pebbles. They are easy to make and can easily be customized. I’ll be sharing more Valentine’s Day recipes on my blog and Instagram (@jamiekamber), so be sure to follow me there for all of my festive treats!

Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars

FOR THE COOKIES:
2 cups flour
½ tsp. Salt
¼ tsp. Baking powder (aluminum-free)
¾ cup salted butter, room temperature
1 cup of sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
½ tsp. Pure vanilla extract
½ tsp. Almond extract

FOR THE FROSTING:
4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
¼ cup butter, room temperature
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. Pure vanilla extract
2 Tbsp. heavy cream
Pink food coloring & sprinkles, optional

 


FOR THE COOKIE BARS:

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease 8” x 8” baking pan, then set aside.
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a hand mixer), beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add eggs and extracts, mixing until smooth. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as necessary. Gradually add flour mixture and continue mixing on low speed until combined.
  4. Transfer to prepared baking pan and smooth to create an even layer. Bake for 25 – 30  minutes, until edges are golden and the middle is set.

FOR THE FROSTING:

  1. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  2. Decrease speed to low and alternate adding the powdered sugar and heavy cream until it reaches desired consistency.
  3. Add vanilla extract and food coloring, then mix on medium-high speed until combined and fluffy, about 1 – 2 minutes. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  4. Remove cooled cookies from the pan and then spread frosting on top. Add sprinkles and cut into squares to serve.

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Comments

  1. Rach says

    02/08/2019 at 1:10 pm

    YUM!! These looks delicious! I think I want to make these for Valentine’s Day. My husband would love them!

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

    Reply
    • Hillary Conheady says

      02/08/2019 at 3:14 pm

      They sound amazing right?!

      xo, Hillary

      Reply
  2. Laura Adney says

    02/08/2019 at 1:27 pm

    Omg these are divine! I have to attempt to make them lol

    Reply
    • Hillary Conheady says

      02/08/2019 at 3:14 pm

      Yay! Let me know how they turn out!

      xo, Hillary

      Reply
  3. Kileen says

    02/09/2019 at 4:29 am

    These look so yummy! Definitely need to try these out, my daughter would love to make this with me for Valentine’s day!

    Kileen
    cute & little

    Reply
  4. Deanie says

    02/09/2019 at 11:08 am

    These look and sound amazing Hillary! I’ll have to make these with my kids! Thanks so much for sharing.
    Xo, Deanie
    Deanie Michelle

    Reply
  5. Helen says

    02/09/2019 at 12:54 pm

    Looks delicious…
    xoxo http://www.fashionfresta.com/

    Reply
  6. hannah shanae says

    02/10/2019 at 12:05 pm

    uhhhh, YUM! these treats looks so good!

    Hannah Shanae

    Reply
  7. Danielle says

    02/10/2019 at 1:19 pm

    These look delish! V-day sweets have to be one of my favorites to bake, because of all the pretty pink!

    xx, Danielle

    Reply
  8. Stephanie says

    02/10/2019 at 5:39 pm

    These have my mouth quite literally watering as I read. I need them in my life!

    Reply
  9. Greta says

    02/10/2019 at 10:12 pm

    OMG I want some of these ASAP! My sweet tooth is going into overdrive.

    Reply
  10. Lyddiegal says

    02/11/2019 at 12:36 am

    I love that you are doing sugar cookies without the cutouts – so fast and easy and still so yummy!
    Chic on the Cheap

    Reply
  11. Laura || Walking in Memphis in High Heels says

    02/11/2019 at 7:24 am

    Oh these look delicious! I’m saving this, I definitely want to try and make them for Valentine’s Day what a fun special treat!

    Reply
  12. Em says

    02/11/2019 at 9:42 am

    These look SO delicious and perfect for the upcoming holiday!

    Reply
  13. Nailil says

    02/11/2020 at 1:17 pm

    My girls would love these. I may have to try this recipe.

    Xx, Nailil
    thirtyminusone.com

    Reply
  14. Mariah says

    02/11/2020 at 2:42 pm

    These look delicious! Book marking this recipe!

    Reply
  15. Rachel says

    02/11/2020 at 7:14 pm

    These look and sound AMAZING! I need to give this recipe a try over Valentine’s Day weekend, then eat them all in one sitting 😉

    Rachel
    http://www.hello-her.com

    Reply
  16. Stephanie says

    02/11/2020 at 7:44 pm

    I just saved this recipe to Pinterest because it sounds DIVINE. Like seriously – I can’t get enough when it comes to sugar cookies, and these look incredible. I started drooling on my laptop while reading haha!

    Reply
  17. Laura Leigh says

    02/12/2020 at 9:09 am

    Okay YUMMMM! Definitely making these Friday for Joshua and myself!

    xo Laura Leigh
    http://louellareese.com

    Reply
  18. Sarah Lindner says

    02/12/2020 at 9:44 am

    Those look divine and so pretty for Valentine’s Day! Will definitely be trying! xoxo, Sarah

    Reply
  19. Adaleta Avdic says

    02/12/2020 at 12:48 pm

    My fiance would have a ball if I made these for Valentine’s Day. He loves sweets, so I know he would definitely appreciate and eat up everything. I’m not a sweets person, but it doesn’t mean I don’t like baking. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  20. Caitlin says

    02/13/2020 at 4:27 pm

    OMG SO DELISH! I just checked my cabinets because I want to make these!

    Reply
  21. Ashley Hargrove says

    02/14/2020 at 9:38 am

    Oh my gosh, these look absolutely amazing!! I definitely need to try and make these this weekend!! I always love indulging on a little, sweet treat!!

    Reply
  22. Jackie says

    02/14/2020 at 10:09 am

    These are gorgeous and sound so good! Cream cheese frosting is my fave!!

    Reply
  23. Megan says

    02/14/2020 at 3:57 pm

    Omg, how cute are these?! They look and sound delicious! I need to try this recipe! Yummy.

    Reply

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