Gluten Free Sugar Cookie Bars
Indulge in the irresistible goodness of Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie Bars. With a delectable vanilla flavor and a moist texture, these cookie bars are a delightful treat for any occasion. In addition, the cake batter extract adds that beautiful nostalgic feeling to this dessert! Perfectly sweet and easy to make, these gluten-free sugar cookie bars are sure to become a favorite among friends and family.
Equipment
- 9x13in pan
- Electric mixer w/ paddle attachment
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Tin Foil
Ingredients
GF Sugar Cookie Bars
- 1 cup (2 sticks) Butter unsalted, softened
- 1 1/2 cup (370g) Granulated Sugar
- 1 Egg whole
- 2 Egg Yolks
- 2 tsp. (10g) Vanilla Extract
- 3 cup (387g) Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp. (7g) Salt
- 2 tsp. (9g) Baking Powder
- 1 tbsp. (10g) Corn Starch
Frosting
- 1 cup (2 sticks) Butter unsalted, softened
- 3 cup (396g) Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 tsp. (3g) Cake Batter Extract optional
- 1/2 tsp. (3g) Vanilla Extract
- Splash Heavy cream
- 1 drop Food Coloring optional
Instructions
GF Sugar Cookie Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13in cake pan with tin foil and baking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, measure out the sugar and softened butter.
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the softened butter and sugar together on medium speed (speed 5 for a Kitchen Aid) for 2-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Next, scrape down the sides of the bowl and add one egg at a time mixing until fully combined and scraping down the sides of the bowl after each egg.
- In a separate bowl, measure the flour, salt, baking powder, and corn starch. Whisk Together.
- Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix on a low speed until the flour is completely mixed in.
- Spread dough evenly in the prepared 9x13in cake pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges of the cookie become slightly golden brown.
- Once the cookie bars have been baked, let them cool completely before frosting
Frosting
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter and mix on a medium low speed until smooth.
- Next add the powdered sugar, cake batter extract, vanilla extract, and heavy cream.
- Mix on a low speed until all of the ingredients are combined.
- Next, mix on a medium-low speed for one minute. Then add the food coloring and mix until all of the color is mixed in.
- Once the sugar cookie bars have cooled completely, spread the frosting on the top, add desired sprinkles, and enjoy!
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