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Soft and chewy Valentine’s Day sugar cookie bars with pink frosting and heart-shaped sprinkles stacked on a wooden board.

Easy Sugar Cookie Bars for Valentine’s Day

Soft and buttery sugar cookie bars topped with a sweet pink frosting and festive sprinkles. An easy, crowd-pleasing Valentine’s Day dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Bars
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk
Frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pink or red food coloring
  • Valentine sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients, then add milk until a soft dough forms.
  6. Press dough evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
  8. Beat butter for frosting until smooth, then add powdered sugar.
  9. Mix in milk, vanilla, and food coloring. Spread frosting over cooled bars and decorate with sprinkles.
  10. Slice into bars or heart shapes and serve.

Notes

These bars can be cut into hearts using a cookie cutter for an extra festive Valentine’s Day touch.