Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars
Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars: Love is in the air, and that can only mean one thing: Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. And what better way to celebrate the day of love than with some delicious, sugar cookie bars? These sweet treats not only satisfy our sugar cravings, but also serve as the perfect canvas for spreading messages of love and affection. These simple to make bars are perfect for any occasion. So, get ready to impress your loved ones and indulge in some yummy frosted sugar cookie bars as we create the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. Get your apron and mixing bowl ready, because this is one sweet ride you won’t want to miss.
How to Make Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars
SUGAR COOKIE DOUGH INGREDIENTS (printable recipe card below)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 heaping tablespoons Valentines sprinkles (optional)
SUGAR COOKIE DOUGH INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375°. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, softened butter, egg, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and vanilla.
- With an electric mixer, using the paddle attachment, beat on medium speed, scraping sides with a rubber spatula as needed, until well mixed.
- Add sprinkles and mix.
- Spread dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until they just start to brown.
- Cool completely before frosting.
SUGAR COOKIE BARS FROSTING INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
- Valentines Sprinkles (optional)
- for a pink tint to the frosting add a few drops of red food coloring (optional)
SUGAR COOKIE BARS FROSTING INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine confectioners’ sugar, butter and vanilla.
- Add enough milk to get a fluffy frosting; mix until well blended.
- Spread over cooked bars and decorate with sprinkles.
- Cut into squares.
How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting
CLASSIC CREAM CHEESE FROSTING INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 7 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
CLASSIC CREAM CHEESE FROSTING INSTRUCTIONS
Cream together the butter and cream cheese (3 minutes). Add the vanilla, powdered sugar and milk. Continue beating an additional 5 minutes or until the frosting is light and fluffy. Store frosted baked goods in the refrigerator.
Valentine’s Sugar Cookie Bars Sprinkle Mix Ins
Even though these easy cookie bars are delicious just the way they are, I have some ideas for different sprinkle mixes. I love adding candy to my sprinkles. Especially heart shaped candy. Find the Valentine’s baking display at your grocery store for an assortment of heart shaped sprinkles. Conversation hearts are fun and so are pink M&M’s.
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Valentine's Day Sugar Cookie Bars
These simple to make bars are perfect for any occasion. This time I dressed them up for a Valentine's Day Party! Little ones love these bars!
Ingredients
For the Bars:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 heaping tablespoons Valentines sprinkles (optional)
For the Frosting:
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
- Valentines Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
For the Bars:
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside
- Combine flour, sugar, butter, egg, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and vanilla.
- Beat on medium speed, scraping sides as needed, until well mixed.
- Add sprinkles and mix.
- Spread dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until they just start to brown.
- Cool completely before frosting.
For the Frosting:
- Combine confectioners' sugar, butter and vanilla.
- Add enough milk to get a fluffy frosting; mix until well blended.
- Spread over cooked bars and decorate with sprinkles.
- Cut into squares.
VALENTINE’S DAY SUGAR COOKIE BARS FAQ’S
Yes, you can use store bought frosting on these easy cookie bars. BUT….I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT. Store-bought frosting is not good. Homemade is delicious.
Yes, these bars will freeze beautifully. Either cut or uncut. As long as they are stored in an airtight container they will stay fresh for at least a month in the freezer.
Yes! M&M’s would be delicious! Keep in mind you will then be transforming the recipe into a chocolate chip cookie.
Yes you can. A great store-bought sugar cookie mix hack is to add ¾ cup of full fat sour cream along with the other listed ingredients to the cookie dough. The addition of sour cream will keep your cookie bars soft.
Yes, adding white chocolate chips will add a pop of sweetness while still keeping with the vanilla flavor of the cookie bars.
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I think this recipe was very easy to make my grandson is four years old. He and I had a fun time making this treat for his mommy for Valentine’s day. I added a few drops of red food coloring to the frosting to make it pink.
Hi Linda, That’s awesome!