Description
These Vegan Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, buttery, and topped with a beautiful vegan-friendly pink buttercream frosting. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion or holiday, these bars offer all the classic flavors of sugar cookies in a convenient bar form.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Bars
- 3/4 cup vegan butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons almond milk (or soy/oat)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Buttercream Frosting
- 6 tablespoons vegan butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1-3 tablespoons almond milk
- Food coloring (vegan friendly)
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together 3/4 cup vegan butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in 2 tablespoons almond milk, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the dough tender.
- Bake the Bars: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Spread the dough evenly into the pan. Bake for 15 minutes until edges are slightly golden and the center is set. Remove and let cool completely.
- Prepare the Buttercream Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat 6 tablespoons vegan butter until creamy. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar and continue beating. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1-3 tablespoons almond milk to reach desired frosting consistency. Add food coloring and mix until evenly colored.
- Frost the Bars: Once the cookie bars are completely cooled, spread the vegan buttercream frosting evenly on top.
- Add Sprinkles and Serve: Decorate with vegan-friendly sprinkles as desired. Cut into 16 bars and serve.
Notes
- Ensure the vegan butter is softened to room temperature before mixing for smooth dough and frosting.
- You can substitute almond milk with soy or oat milk if preferred.
- Add more powdered sugar to the frosting if a thicker consistency is desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These bars can be customized with different food coloring and sprinkles to suit various holidays or celebrations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 248 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 197 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
