Valentine Sugar Cookie Bar Recipe
Indulge in love with this Valentine sugar cookie bar recipe! Easy-to-make, chewy bars adorned with festive sprinkles and sweet icing. A delightful treat for your special day!
These are the best Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars – totally easy and fun to make, great for Valentines Day! These cookie bars are the perfect festive treat for the holidays.
Be sure to check out some of our other Valentines Day treat recipes like these; Valentine Oreo Cake Balls, Valentine Chocolate Bark or Valentine Snack Mix!
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I am a sucker for easy holiday treats, especially easy to make ones! With a pack of teenage boys in the house I am not too sure that they appreciate how darling these look, but I do know that they are quite happy to eat them.
Were they still in elementary school I would totally make these cookie bars for them to take and share with classmates. I miss the days of volunteering in their classroom and helping with Valentine’s Day parties and events at school!
Why are these bars awesome?
These bars are a great alternative to the work that goes into individual cookies made with cookie cutters and cream cheese frosting.
Sugar cookie dough is super versatile and easy to make with only a few ingredients from the grocery store. Start with butter, granulated sugar, all purpose flour and a splash of vanilla extract.
Valentine Cookie Bars
This Valentine’s Day bar recipe is so much fun for kids of all ages to make and take to holiday parties or events. My kids enjoy the decorating part the most, second only to the eating part of course.
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Ingredients
- All purpose flour – makes the perfect base for these cookies.
- Granulated white sugar – the key to a sweet sugar cookie flavour!
- Large egg – farm fresh are my favorite.
- Butter – softened but not melted.
- Vanilla extract
- Baking soda
- Valentine sprinkles
- Duncan Hines white frosting
- Candy hearts and/or red M&Ms
Tip: pre-made sugar cookie dough mix can be used as a base for these bars as well. As a busy mom, I like to use short cuts like this when I’m in a hurry to make a quick treat.
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
2. Line the bottom of a square 8 inch x 8 inch non stick baking pan with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl with electric mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment, combine dry ingredients. Add butter, egg and vanilla and mix until a soft dough forms. Add Valentines sprinkles.
4. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown around the edges or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to completely cool on a wire rack.
6. Prepare the frosting and decorating ingredients.
7. Use the back of a spoon or butter knife to spread frosting over the top of the cookie.
8. Top with Valentine sprinkles and candy hearts.
9. Cut into 2 inch bars for serving.
This recipe makes 16 deliciously festive Valentine bars! You have to agree that the kids would have a blast decorating these valentines sugar cookie bars!!
I love the pop of color that the sprinkles give the dough and frosting for the holiday season. They make this the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert recipe that the whole family will love!
Tips & Tricks
- If you’re short on time but still want to make these festive cookie bars, use pre-made sugar cookie dough. It’s a huge time-saver and can still yield delicious, perfectly soft bars that are easy to decorate.
- After mixing the dough, let it chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes. This helps the dough firm up, the bars bake more evenly and hold their shape better.
- While Valentine sprinkles are a fun way to decorate, feel free to get creative with your toppings! You can mix in mini chocolate chips, red and pink candy-coated chocolates or even heart-shaped candies for a personalized touch.
- A square 8×8-inch pan works perfectly for these cookie bars, yielding 16 nicely-sized portions. If you prefer thinner bars, you can use a larger pan (like a 9×12 inch) but be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly. Check with a toothpick for doneness.
- After baking, let your Valentine cookie bars cool completely on a wire rack before spreading frosting. This prevents the frosting from melting into the warm bars and ensures a thick, even layer of frosting that sticks well to the surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use margarine instead of butter in this recipe?
Yes! Butter is the best option for flavor, but feel free to use margarine or shortening in a pinch.
How do I store these cookie bars?
To keep them fresh, store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you need to keep them longer, you can freeze them in a large freezer bag or airtight container for up to 3 months. Just be sure to separate layers with parchment paper to avoid sticking.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Absolutely! These Valentine cookie bars can be made a day or two ahead of time. Simply bake and let them cool completely before frosting. Store them covered at room temperature until you’re ready to serve. Frost them the day you plan to serve them to keep the frosting looking fresh.
How darling are these Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars?! I absolutely love how they turned out and can’t wait to share them with friends and family this year!
This is one of our favorite valentine’s day recipes – like the classic sugar cookie with buttercream frosting in bar form.
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Valentine Sugar Cookie Bar Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp Valentine sprinkles
- 1 tub Duncan Hines white frosting
- 1/4 cup Valentine sprinkles
- 1 Tbsp candy hearts and/or red M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
- Line the bottom of a square 8 inch x 8 inch non stick baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine dry ingredients. Add butter, egg and vanilla and mix until a soft dough forms. Add Valentines sprinkles.
- Spread the dough evenly into the baking pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to completely cool.
- Prepare the frosting and decorating ingredients.
- Use the back of a spoon or butter knife to spread frosting over the top of the cookie.
- Top with Valentine sprinkles and candy hearts.
- Cut into 2 inch bars for serving.
Notes
- If you’re short on time but still want to make these festive cookie bars, use pre-made sugar cookie dough. It’s a huge time-saver and can still yield delicious, perfectly soft bars that are easy to decorate.
- After mixing the dough, let it chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes. This helps the dough firm up, the bars bake more evenly and hold their shape better.
- While Valentine sprinkles are a fun way to decorate, feel free to get creative with your toppings! You can mix in mini chocolate chips, red and pink candy-coated chocolates or even heart-shaped candies for a personalized touch.
- A square 8×8-inch pan works perfectly for these cookie bars, yielding 16 nicely-sized portions. If you prefer thinner bars, you can use a larger pan (like a 9×12 inch) but be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly. Check with a toothpick for doneness.
- After baking, let your Valentine cookie bars cool completely on a wire rack before spreading frosting. This prevents the frosting from melting into the warm bars and ensures a thick, even layer of frosting that sticks well to the surface.
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I tried this recipe today! 1 tsp of baking soda ruined it. It was all I could taste. Maybe should have used baking powder!
I’m sorry that it didnt work out for you!