Sugar Cookie Bars: The Ultimate Easy Dessert Recipe (Ready in 30 Minutes!)
These Sugar Cookie Bars are the easiest way to get that classic sugar cookie flavor without rolling, cutting, or baking multiple batches. Soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet, they’re ready in just 30 minutes and feed a crowd!
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:16-24 bars
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons milk
Optional: sprinkles, frosting, or mix-ins
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
Cream butter and sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, beating well after each addition.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk, mixing just until combined.
Spread dough evenly in prepared pan.
Add sprinkles or toppings if desired.
Bake 22-28 minutes until edges are golden and center is set.
Cool completely in pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
For cleanest cuts, cool bars completely and use a sharp knife wiped clean between each slice
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature
These bars freeze beautifully for up to 3 months
Don’t overmix once flour is added to keep bars tender
