Description

These St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars are a fun, festive, and incredibly delicious way to celebrate the holiday! With a soft and buttery sugar cookie base, a smooth green frosting, and festive sprinkles, these bars are easy to make and perfect for parties, bake sales, or family gatherings. No rolling or cutting required—just bake, frost, and slice for a crowd-pleasing treat!

Ingredients

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For the Cookie Bars:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
5 cups all-purpose flour

For the Frosting:

- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 6 tablespoons milk
- Green food coloring
- St. Patrick’s Day-themed sprinkles

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Instructions

Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12×17-inch baking sheet.
Mix the Dough: Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda, then mix into wet ingredients until combined.
Bake the Cookie Base: Spread dough evenly in the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
Make the Frosting: Beat butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, milk, almond extract, and green food coloring. Mix until creamy.
Frost & Decorate: Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cookie base. Sprinkle with St. Patrick’s Day-themed sprinkles.
Slice & Serve: Cut into bars and enjoy!

Notes

Use gel food coloring for a richer green color without thinning the frosting.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Freeze unfrosted bars for up to 2 months and frost when ready to serve.
Swap almond extract for vanilla or mint extract for a different flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American