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Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars: A Sweet and Simple Treat for Your Loved Ones
Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to show your love with something sweet. While traditional sugar cookies are always a hit, Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars are a fun twist on the classic that’s easier to make and just as delicious. These soft, chewy bars are the perfect balance of sweetness, with a buttery cookie base and a vibrant pink frosting that screams love and celebration.
Whether you’re baking for your significant other, family, friends, or even as a treat for yourself, these Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars are sure to steal the show. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create an adorable and mouth-watering dessert that everyone will adore!
Why You’ll Love These Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars
- Easy to Make: Skip the individual cookie cutting and rolling with these simple sugar cookie bars. Just press the dough into a pan, bake, and frost. It’s a quick and hassle-free way to enjoy homemade sugar cookies.
- Soft and Chewy: These sugar cookie bars are incredibly soft and chewy, offering a melt-in-your-mouth experience that everyone loves.
- Perfect for Valentine’s Day: With their pink frosting and heart-shaped sprinkles, these bars make the ideal dessert to share on Valentine’s Day, or any occasion where you want to spread some love.
- Customizable: You can personalize the look of these sugar cookie bars by adding your favorite sprinkles, candies, or even a little bit of edible glitter for an extra special touch!
- Great for Sharing: Since these are made in a baking pan and cut into squares, they’re easy to share, making them perfect for parties, classroom treats, or family gatherings.
Ingredients for Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars
For the Cookie Bars:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt (for extra softness)
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened