{"id":193548,"date":"2025-04-19T22:12:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T22:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/budget-food\/sugar-cookie-bars-budget-bytes\/"},"modified":"2025-04-19T22:12:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T22:12:02","slug":"sugar-cookie-bars-budget-bytes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=193548","title":{"rendered":"Sugar Cookie Bars &#8211; Budget Bytes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-PIN2.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"These Sugar Cookie Bars are cookies meets cake!\" data-pin-description=\"\u200bThese frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are baked in one pan and topped with vanilla frosting and sprinkles. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any day treat!\" alt=\"Sugar Cookie Bars pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-PIN2.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-PIN1.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"These Sugar Cookie Bars are cookies meets cake!\" data-pin-description=\"\u200bThese frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are baked in one pan and topped with vanilla frosting and sprinkles. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any day treat!\" alt=\"Sugar Cookie Bars pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-PIN1.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you can\u2019t decide if you want a cookie or cake for your birthday (or, honestly, any day of the week), I have the solution for you; this Sugar Cookie Bars recipe is the budget-friendly best of both worlds! You get the soft, buttery flavor of a sugar cookie with the ease of baking it all in one pan like a cake. Frosted, festive, and totally customizable, I think these bars are perfect for parties, potlucks, or anytime you want a low-effort treat that still feels a little special.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-V3.jpg\" alt=\"Side view of homemade cookie dough bars.\" class=\"wp-image-120584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-V3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-V3-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-V3-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-V3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-V3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-V3.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-after-first-image\">\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-PIN2.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"These Sugar Cookie Bars are cookies meets cake!\" data-pin-description=\"\u200bThese frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are baked in one pan and topped with vanilla frosting and sprinkles. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any day treat!\" alt=\"Sugar Cookie Bars pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-PIN2.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-PIN1.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"These Sugar Cookie Bars are cookies meets cake!\" data-pin-description=\"\u200bThese frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are baked in one pan and topped with vanilla frosting and sprinkles. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any day treat!\" alt=\"Sugar Cookie Bars pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-PIN1.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-background-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-small-font-size wp-elements-6a7539a1b7a86c1b9862b51a40c4e770\">All recipes are rigorously tested in our <a href=\"https:\/\/budgetbytes.com\/about\/#h-how-we-test-recipes\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/budgetbytes.com\/about\/\">Nashville Test Kitchen<\/a> to ensure they are easy, affordable, and delicious.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-easy-recipe-for-sugar-cookie-bars\">Easy Recipe for Sugar Cookie Bars<\/h2>\n<p>Why are these called \u201csugar cookie bars\u201d and not regular old funfetti cake? Because they are denser, a little crumbly, and firm in comparison\u2014similar to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/sugar-cookies\/\">sugar cookie<\/a>! However, you could totally bake this in a cake pan and serve it in slices if you wanted to! It\u2019s not as light and fluffy as your typical vanilla cake, but it\u2019s a fun and easy way to make a hybrid of two of my favorite sweet treats. Plus, the vanilla frosting and rainbow sprinkles on top make them look like a party, no matter the day!<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-PIN2.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"These Sugar Cookie Bars are cookies meets cake!\" data-pin-description=\"\u200bThese frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are baked in one pan and topped with vanilla frosting and sprinkles. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any day treat!\" alt=\"Sugar Cookie Bars pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-PIN2.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-PIN1.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"These Sugar Cookie Bars are cookies meets cake!\" data-pin-description=\"\u200bThese frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are baked in one pan and topped with vanilla frosting and sprinkles. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any day treat!\" alt=\"Sugar Cookie Bars pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-PIN1.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><br \/>\n<span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-120561\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"120561\" data-servings=\"15\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-budgetbytes-2022\">\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card\">\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card__top\">\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card__top-left\">\n      <span class=\"bb-recipe-card__title\"> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Sugar Cookie Bars<\/h2>\n<p> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">\u200bThese frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are baked in one pan and topped with vanilla frosting and sprinkles. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or as an any-day treat!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card__top-right\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" width=\"268\" height=\"268\" class=\"attachment-268x268 size-268x268\" alt=\"Side view of homemade cookie dough bars.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Side-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Side-160x160.jpg 160w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Side.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Side-500x500.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" width=\"268\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Side-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-268x268 size-268x268\" alt=\"Side view of homemade cookie dough bars.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Side-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Side-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Side.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-1703563581\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-1703563581\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"width: 40px;height: 20px;margin-top: -10px;background-color: #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"margin-left: 50px;\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-120561-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"120561\" data-servings=\"15\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-normal\">Cookie Bars<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">+ 1 tsp rainbow sprinkles, divided<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.86)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sugar<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.34)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking powder<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.04)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.33)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.48)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large egg<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.41)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">stick salted butter + more to grease the pan*, room temperature<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.99)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">whole milk<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.27)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-normal\">Frosting<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">stick unsalted butter, room temperature<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.99)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.24)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">powdered sugar<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($1.10)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">whole milk**<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.01)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>   <!-- .wpforms-container --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-120561-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"120561\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-120561-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Gather ingredients and preheat your oven to 350\u2109. Leave both sticks of butter out to reach room temperature. Grease a 9\u00d713\u201d baking dish with cooking spray or a little butter.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-120561-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Combine 1 Tbsp rainbow sprinkles, sugar, baking powder, and flour in one bowl. Combine 2 tsp vanilla and egg in another smaller bowl.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-120561-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Mix together dry ingredients in the first bowl and then add softened salted butter. Mix with a hand mixer until combined.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-120561-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Then, add egg and vanilla mixture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-120561-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Once combined, pour in 1 cup milk and mix.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-120561-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour batter into prepared baking dish and smooth it out so it\u2019s level with a spatula.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-120561-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-120561-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">While your cookie bars are cooling, make frosting by combining softened unsalted butter, 1 tsp vanilla, powdered sugar, and 2 Tbsp whole milk with a hand mixer until smooth.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-120561-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Frost the cooled cookie bars. I used an offset spatula.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-120561-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Top with the remaining 1 tsp rainbow sprinkles. Slice and enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"bb-recipe-card__note\"><\/p>\n<p>See how we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/how-to-calculate-recipe-costs\/\">calculate recipe costs here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/span> <\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">*You can use <strong>cooking spray<\/strong> or <strong>butter<\/strong>, whatever you have on hand.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">**<strong>H<\/strong><span data-slate-fragment=\"JTVCJTdCJTIydHlwZSUyMiUzQSUyMnBhcmFncmFwaCUyMiUyQyUyMmNoaWxkcmVuJTIyJTNBJTVCJTdCJTIydGV4dCUyMiUzQSUyMmhlYXZ5JTIwY3JlYW0lMjIlN0QlNUQlN0QlNUQ=\"><strong>eavy cream<\/strong> or <strong>half and half<\/strong> also works in place of the <strong>whole milk <\/strong>in the frosting.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">slice<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">305<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">44<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">13<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">90<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">0.5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>  <i>Read our full<br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/nutrition-information-disclaimer\/\">nutrition disclaimer here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-sugar-cookie-bars-step-by-step-photos\">how to make Sugar Cookie Bars step-by-step photos<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"The ingredients to make sugar cookie bars.\" class=\"wp-image-120580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-sugar-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-sugar-cookies-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-sugar-cookies-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-sugar-cookies-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-sugar-cookies-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-sugar-cookies-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-sugar-cookies-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-sugar-cookies.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-sugar-cookies.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-sugar-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"The ingredients to make sugar cookie bars.\" class=\"wp-image-120580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-sugar-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-sugar-cookies-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-sugar-cookies-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-sugar-cookies-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-sugar-cookies-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-sugar-cookies-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-sugar-cookies-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-ingredients-sugar-cookies.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Prepare ingredients:<\/strong> Gather all of your ingredients. Let your sticks of butter come to room temperature and preheat your oven to 350\u2109. Grease a 9\u00d713\u201d baking dish with some butter or cooking spray.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Overhead view of two mixing bowls, one with flour, sugar and sprinkles, and the other with eggs and vanilla.\" class=\"wp-image-120579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-dry-and-wet-sugar-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-dry-and-wet-sugar-cookies-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-dry-and-wet-sugar-cookies-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-dry-and-wet-sugar-cookies-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-dry-and-wet-sugar-cookies-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-dry-and-wet-sugar-cookies-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-dry-and-wet-sugar-cookies-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-dry-and-wet-sugar-cookies.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-dry-and-wet-sugar-cookies.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-dry-and-wet-sugar-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of two mixing bowls, one with flour, sugar and sprinkles, and the other with eggs and vanilla.\" class=\"wp-image-120579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-dry-and-wet-sugar-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-dry-and-wet-sugar-cookies-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-dry-and-wet-sugar-cookies-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-dry-and-wet-sugar-cookies-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-dry-and-wet-sugar-cookies-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-dry-and-wet-sugar-cookies-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-dry-and-wet-sugar-cookies-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-dry-and-wet-sugar-cookies.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Make the batter:<\/strong> Add 1 Tbsp rainbow sprinkles, 1\u00a0cup sugar, 1\u00a0tsp baking powder, and 2\u00a0cups flour to a mixing bowl. In a smaller mixing bowl, combine 2\u00a0tsp vanilla and 1\u00a0large egg.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Butter added to the bowl of dry ingredients for sugar cookie bars.\" class=\"wp-image-120578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-add-butter-to-dry.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-add-butter-to-dry-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-add-butter-to-dry-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-add-butter-to-dry-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-add-butter-to-dry-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-add-butter-to-dry-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-add-butter-to-dry-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-add-butter-to-dry.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-add-butter-to-dry.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-add-butter-to-dry.jpg\" alt=\"Butter added to the bowl of dry ingredients for sugar cookie bars.\" class=\"wp-image-120578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-add-butter-to-dry.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-add-butter-to-dry-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-add-butter-to-dry-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-add-butter-to-dry-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-add-butter-to-dry-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-add-butter-to-dry-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-add-butter-to-dry-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-add-butter-to-dry.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Mix the dry ingredients together and add 1 stick of softened salted butter. Use a hand mixer to mix until combined.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Egg and vanilla mixture added to the butter flour mix for sugar cookie bars.\" class=\"wp-image-120577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-egg-and-vanilla-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-egg-and-vanilla-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-egg-and-vanilla-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-egg-and-vanilla-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-egg-and-vanilla-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-egg-and-vanilla-1-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-egg-and-vanilla-1-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-egg-and-vanilla-1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-egg-and-vanilla-1.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-egg-and-vanilla-1.jpg\" alt=\"Egg and vanilla mixture added to the butter flour mix for sugar cookie bars.\" class=\"wp-image-120577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-egg-and-vanilla-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-egg-and-vanilla-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-egg-and-vanilla-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-egg-and-vanilla-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-egg-and-vanilla-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-egg-and-vanilla-1-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-egg-and-vanilla-1-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-add-egg-and-vanilla-1.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Pour in the egg and vanilla mixture. Now, mix until combined.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Milk being poured into a flour, butter, and egg mixture in a mixing bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-120576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-add-milk.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-add-milk-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-add-milk-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-add-milk-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-add-milk-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-add-milk-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-add-milk-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-add-milk.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-add-milk.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-add-milk.jpg\" alt=\"Milk being poured into a flour, butter, and egg mixture in a mixing bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-120576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-add-milk.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-add-milk-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-add-milk-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-add-milk-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-add-milk-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-add-milk-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-add-milk-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-add-milk.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Pour 1 cup of whole milk into the bowl and mix just until a smooth batter forms. Be careful not to overmix!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Sugar cookie bar batter being spread into a baking dish.\" class=\"wp-image-120575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-add-mix-to-tray.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-add-mix-to-tray-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-add-mix-to-tray-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-add-mix-to-tray-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-add-mix-to-tray-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-add-mix-to-tray-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-add-mix-to-tray-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-add-mix-to-tray.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-add-mix-to-tray.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-add-mix-to-tray.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar cookie bar batter being spread into a baking dish.\" class=\"wp-image-120575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-add-mix-to-tray.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-add-mix-to-tray-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-add-mix-to-tray-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-add-mix-to-tray-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-add-mix-to-tray-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-add-mix-to-tray-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-add-mix-to-tray-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-add-mix-to-tray.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Bake: <\/strong>Add your batter to the greased baking dish. I like to smooth out the top using a spatula to make sure it\u2019s level.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Baked sugar cookie bar base in a baking dish.\" class=\"wp-image-120574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-bake-mixture.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-bake-mixture-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-bake-mixture-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-bake-mixture-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-bake-mixture-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-bake-mixture-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-bake-mixture-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-bake-mixture.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-bake-mixture.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-bake-mixture.jpg\" alt=\"Baked sugar cookie bar base in a baking dish.\" class=\"wp-image-120574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-bake-mixture.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-bake-mixture-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-bake-mixture-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-bake-mixture-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-bake-mixture-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-bake-mixture-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-bake-mixture-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-bake-mixture.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. The edges should be golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean (some crumbs are ok!) Now, let it completely cool in the baking dish before frosting.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla being mixed in a mixing bowl to make frosting.\" class=\"wp-image-120573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-prepare-frosting.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-prepare-frosting-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-prepare-frosting-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-prepare-frosting-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-prepare-frosting-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-prepare-frosting-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-prepare-frosting-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-prepare-frosting.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-prepare-frosting.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-prepare-frosting.jpg\" alt=\"Powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla being mixed in a mixing bowl to make frosting.\" class=\"wp-image-120573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-prepare-frosting.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-prepare-frosting-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-prepare-frosting-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-prepare-frosting-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-prepare-frosting-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-prepare-frosting-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-prepare-frosting-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-prepare-frosting.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Make the frosting:<\/strong> While you wait for the sugar cookie bar base to cool, add 1\u00a0stick softened unsalted butter, 1 tsp vanilla, 2\u00a0cups powdered sugar, and 2\u00a0Tbsp whole milk to a mixing bowl. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Vanilla frosting in a mixing bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-120572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-finish-frosting.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-finish-frosting-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-finish-frosting-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-finish-frosting-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-finish-frosting-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-finish-frosting-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-finish-frosting-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-finish-frosting.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-finish-frosting.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-finish-frosting.jpg\" alt=\"Vanilla frosting in a mixing bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-120572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-finish-frosting.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-finish-frosting-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-finish-frosting-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-finish-frosting-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-finish-frosting-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-finish-frosting-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-finish-frosting-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-finish-frosting.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Use your hand mixer to mix the frosting ingredients together until smooth.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Vanilla frosting being spread onto a sugar cookie bar base in a baking dish.\" class=\"wp-image-120571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-spread-icing.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-spread-icing-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-spread-icing-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-spread-icing-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-spread-icing-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-spread-icing-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-spread-icing-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-spread-icing.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-spread-icing.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-spread-icing.jpg\" alt=\"Vanilla frosting being spread onto a sugar cookie bar base in a baking dish.\" class=\"wp-image-120571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-spread-icing.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-spread-icing-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-spread-icing-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-spread-icing-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-spread-icing-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-spread-icing-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-spread-icing-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-spread-icing.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Frost the bars: <\/strong>Once the sugar cookie bars have cooled completely, pour the frosting on top and use a spatula to spread it out evenly from edge to edge. I like to use an offset spatula for this\u2014it makes it super easy to get a smooth and even layer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Finished sugar cookie bars in a baking dish topped with rainbow sprinkles.\" class=\"wp-image-120570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-finished-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-finished-cookies-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-finished-cookies-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-finished-cookies-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-finished-cookies-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-finished-cookies-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-finished-cookies-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-finished-cookies.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-finished-cookies.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-finished-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"Finished sugar cookie bars in a baking dish topped with rainbow sprinkles.\" class=\"wp-image-120570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-finished-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-finished-cookies-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-finished-cookies-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-finished-cookies-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-finished-cookies-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-finished-cookies-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-finished-cookies-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-finished-cookies.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Finish and slice: <\/strong>Sprinkle the remaining 1 tsp rainbow sprinkles on top. Slice into 15 slices and enjoy!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Overhead view of frosted  and sliced cookie dough bars.\" class=\"wp-image-120583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Overhead.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Overhead-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Overhead-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Overhead-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Overhead-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Overhead-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Overhead-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Overhead.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Overhead.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Overhead.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of frosted  and sliced cookie dough bars.\" class=\"wp-image-120583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Overhead.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Overhead-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Overhead-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Overhead-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Overhead-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Overhead-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Overhead-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sugar-Cookie-Bars-Overhead.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-callout icon-callout\">\n<div class=\"block-callout__innerBlocks\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use both salted <em>and<\/em> unsalted butter, as noted<\/strong>. I use salted butter in the batter for the bars because it enhances the flavor and balances the sweetness. But when it comes to frosting, unsalted butter is the way to go. It gives you more control over the flavor, so your frosting stays sweet and buttery without any unexpected saltiness. And don\u2019t forget\u2026both kinds of butter should be at room temperature so they mix in smooth and creamy!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grease your baking dish well.<\/strong> A little butter or cooking spray will do the trick. It keeps the bars from sticking and helps them lift out cleanly once cooled.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smooth the batter before baking. <\/strong>Once the batter\u2019s in the pan, take a second to level it out with a spatula. This helps it bake evenly so you don\u2019t end up with high peaks or sunken centers. It also creates a smooth surface for frosting!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Let the bars cool completely before frosting<\/strong>. I let my sugar cookie bars cool in the baking dish before frosting. Be patient here! If the cake is still warm, the frosting will melt, and you won\u2019t get clean slices when you cut into them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid overmixing the batter<\/strong>. Mix until just combined. Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour too much, which can make the bars a little tough instead of soft and tender.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"block-callout__icon-arrow\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"67\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"0 0 67 36\"><path d=\"M31.035 17.043c-3.032.319-6.09.472-9.14.533-3.992.078-4.45-.045-4.324-4.172.013-.417.264-1.964.016-2.414-.696.302-11.452 6.87-15.961 9.782-1.537.993-2.514 2.284-.449 3.634 5.249 3.434 10.586 7.278 16.228 10.867.113-1.732-.085-3.01-.05-3.473.346-4.76 1.026-3.911 5.6-4.417 6.997-.775 14.1-1.037 20.968-2.44 12.123-2.472 20.075-9.7 22.58-22.176.12-.59.156-1.198.32-2.494C57.853 13.2 44.654 15.61 31.034 17.043Z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-variations-to-try\">Variations to Try!<\/h2>\n<p>I do love these bars as-is (Jennie, one of our new recipe developers, said these cookie bars gave her Dolly Parton vibes, which is genuinely a personal life goal of mine\u2014to emulate Dolly whenever possible!) But if you want to switch things up, here are a few fun ideas:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swap the rainbow sprinkles for mini chocolate chips.<\/li>\n<li>Try reducing the vanilla extract in the batter to 1 \u00bd teaspoons and adding \u00bd teaspoon of almond or lemon extract.<\/li>\n<li>Make it seasonal by switching out the rainbow sprinkles for festive ones depending on the time of year. I love red and green for the holidays, pastels for spring, or black and orange for Halloween.<\/li>\n<li>Try a different frosting! The honey buttercream from my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/cornbread-cake-with-honey-buttercream\/\">cornbread cake recipe<\/a> would be <em>so<\/em> good on these bars. Or try a chocolate, strawberry, or tangy cream cheese frosting (like the one we use in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/carrot-cake\/\">carrot cake recipe<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storage-instructions\">Storage Instructions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>These homemade sugar cookie bars can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge, where they\u2019ll stay fresh for about a week (although I\u2019d enjoy them within 3-4 days for the best texture). Let them sit out for a few minutes before serving so the frosting softens up a bit.<\/p>\n<p>You can also freeze these bars for up to 2-3 months. Slice them, chill in the fridge to firm up the frosting, then wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container. They\u2019ll keep for up to 2-3 months. I like to freeze them unfrosted and add the frosting fresh when I\u2019m ready to serve, but either way works!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you can\u2019t decide if you want a cookie or cake for your birthday (or, honestly, any day of the week), I have the solution for you; this Sugar Cookie Bars recipe is the budget-friendly best of both worlds! 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