These Vegan Sugar Cookie Bars are a delightful twist on traditional sugar cookies, offering all the sweet, buttery goodness in a convenient bar form. Topped with a velvety buttercream frosting, these bars are not only delicious but also perfectly soft and chewy. They're a wonderful treat that combines the classic sugar cookie flavor with the ease of a bar dessert.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
These cookie bars are simple to make and eliminate the need for rolling out dough or cutting individual cookies. The recipe uses vegan ingredients, making it suitable for those who follow a plant-based diet or anyone looking to reduce dairy intake without sacrificing taste.
Perfect Occasion
Perfect for birthday parties, holiday gatherings, or as a sweet treat to brighten up any day. These sugar cookie bars are also great for bake sales or potluck events, where they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Plus, they're easy to transport and serve.
Decoration Tips
Once the bars are cooled and frosted, you can add a sprinkle of colored sugar, edible glitter, or themed sprinkles to match any occasion or holiday. For a more sophisticated look, consider piping the frosting on in patterns or swirls before adding your final decorations.
Ingredients: Cookie Base:
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 stick vegan butter, slightly softened
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 egg replacer (prepared according to package instructions)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Frosting:
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons plant milk
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line or grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the vegan butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract and egg replacer.
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the butter mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Press the dough firmly and evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 18-21 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden brown.
- While the cookie base is baking, prepare the frosting by whisking together the vegan butter, vanilla extract, plant milk, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Allow the cookie base to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top. If desired, add sprinkles or other decorations.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Enjoy these luscious Vegan Sugar Cookie Bars, a simple yet irresistible treat that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
