The Best Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars

Make That Frosting

While they’re cooling whip up your buttercream. Beat the butter until it’s super light then add powdered sugar vanilla and just enough cold cream to make it fluffy. Keep beating until it looks like clouds!

The Fun Part

Once your bars are totally cool spread on that frosting get creative with swirls and patterns. Then go wild with those sprinkles! More is more during the holidays right?

Final Steps

Let them chill a bit helps the frosting set then cut into squares. Makes about 24 bars depending how generous you’re feeling!

Make Them Perfect

Let your butter and eggs warm up first makes mixing way easier. Don’t skip the cornstarch it’s what makes these extra tender. Watch them close in the oven better a little underdone than overdone. And always let them cool completely before frosting or you’ll have a melty mess!

Mix It Up

Want them extra special? Add mini chocolate chips to the dough. Switch up the extract try peppermint for extra Christmas spirit. Make cream cheese frosting instead of buttercream. Color your frosting red or green tint the dough too if you’re feeling fancy!

Think Ahead

These bars stay fresh for days in an airtight container. Freeze them unfrosted for up to three months just wrap them good. The frosted bars freeze great too just let them thaw in the fridge overnight. Perfect for getting ahead on your holiday baking!