Description
Vibrant green-hued sugar cookie bars topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any celebration, especially St. Patrick’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring they are well-blended, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the wet mixture until no dry streaks remain.
- Spread the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with your favorite icing.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute butter with margarine or a dairy-free alternative. Customize flavor with almond extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg