Gluten Free Sugar Cookie Bars
by: claire cary
These gluten free sugar cookie bars are easy to make, soft, chewy and topped with frosting and lots of sprinkles! They're dairy free friendly and the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Wet
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry
- 1 ½ cups gluten free all purpose baking flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-2 tablespoons cream or milk
- Optional food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
- Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Beat with an electric mixer for about 30 seconds.
- Add in the egg, egg yolk and vanilla. Beat until combined.
- Add in the dry ingredients and beat until combined.
- Transfer to your prepared baking pan and spread the top out smooth.
- Bake for 23-27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and the edges are just golden brown.
- Let cool. Meanwhile, combine the butter for the frosting and the sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in the vanilla and milk, one tablespoon at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
- Add food coloring if desired or leave as is. Top the cooled bars with the frosting and sprinkles. Slice into 16 squares and enjoy!
Serving: 1bar / Calories: 242kcal / Carbohydrates: 33g / Protein: 1g / Fat: 12g / Fiber: 1g / Sugar: 25g
