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Vanilla Chai Sugar Cookie Bars

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 250
Delight in these spiced sugar cookie bars topped with creamy vanilla frosting and festive sprinkles, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting

  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp milk

Topping

  • Holiday sprinkles for topping

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment.
  • Mix dry ingredients; beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, then combine with dry mixture.
  • Press dough into pan and bake for 22-24 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Beat butter, salt, and vanilla; gradually add powdered sugar and milk until fluffy. Spread frosting over cooled bars.
  • Swirl frosting, add sprinkles, chill for 15 minutes, then cut into bars. Store in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Notes

Chill frosting briefly to set before cutting for clean edges.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cookie, holiday, spice