Description
These sugar cookie bars, also known as Pinkie Bars, are soft, chewy, and topped with a sweet pink frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk.
- Spread the batter in a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool before frosting.
- For frosting, mix powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Add pink food coloring to desired shade and spread over cooled bars.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use different food coloring for variety.
- Can be topped with sprinkles for extra decoration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Sugar Cookie Bars, Pinkie Bars, Dessert, Cookies