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Easter Egg Sugar Cookie Bars

Easter Egg Sugar Cookie Bars: Spring's Sweet Treat Bliss

Easter Egg Sugar Cookie Bars are a delightful twist on classic cookies, featuring pastel candy eggs perfect for celebrating spring.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 9 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or pure vanilla for more flavor
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour can substitute gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt optional if using salted butter
For the Festive Touch
  • 1 cup pastel candy-coated chocolate eggs or any chocolate-covered treats
  • 1/4 cup sprinkles optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking pan
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it.
  2. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until fully incorporated, about 1 minute.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fold in the pastel candy-coated chocolate eggs and sprinkles, distributing them evenly.
  6. Transfer the dough to the baking pan, spreading it evenly and pressing down firmly.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-24 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center is soft.
  8. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Don’t overmix when combining wet and dry ingredients. Allow bars to cool completely before cutting for best results.

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