Description
Chocolate Sugar Cookie Bars are a soft, chewy, easy dessert recipe with rich cocoa flavor and a smooth frosting on top. They are perfect for parties, holiday dessert trays, bake sales, and everyday baking when you want quick dessert bars, easy chocolate treats, fun food ideas, and simple dessert ideas everyone will love.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
sprinkles for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until a soft dough forms.
6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the top is set and the center no longer looks wet.
8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
9. For the frosting, beat the butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and spreadable.
10. Spread the frosting over the cooled bars, add sprinkles, then slice into bars and serve.
Notes
Do not overbake the bars or they can lose their soft, chewy texture.
Let the bars cool fully before frosting so the topping stays smooth and thick.
Chill the frosted bars for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing for cleaner edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 341
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 123mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 58mg
Keywords: chocolate sugar cookie bars, cookie bars, easy dessert bars, frosted chocolate bars, party dessert, holiday dessert