Soft & Chewy Sugar Cookie Bars

Classic sugar cookies are getting a fun makeover with this delicious and colorful sugar cookie bar recipe. All the tasty goodness with colorful sprinkles, baked in a pan and cut into yummy two-bite bars. These Sugar Cookie Bars are a scrumptious dessert addition to any party, whether it's at home or school. Or make a big batch for your next cookie exchange for something unique to share.

Skill LevelBeginner

Amount24 bars

Ingredients & Tools
Instructions

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup Candy Melts Candy (any color or a combination of colors)
Jimmies sprinkles

Tools
13 in. x 9 in. sheet pan
Cooking spray
Mixing bowls

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray 13 in. x 9 in. pan with vegetable pan spray.
In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla.
Add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
Stir in 1/2 cup chopped Candy Melts and sprinkles, as desired.
Press mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle remaining candy and sprinkles over top.
Bake for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean. Remove to the cooling rack and cool completely.

Notes

- Customize colors: Customize your sugar cookie recipe with your favorite Candy Melts candy color combinations. We used white, red, orange and pink candy wafers!
- Frosting recipe: Try our easy vanilla buttercream recipe. Just spread the buttercream frosting on completely cooled bars before topping with the remaining candy and sprinkles for an extra special treat.