Description
These Vegan Sugar Cookie Bars feature a soft, buttery texture with a sweet pink vegan buttercream frosting. Easy to prepare and perfect for customizing with vegan-friendly food coloring and sprinkles, they make a delightful treat for any holiday or special occasion.
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
- vegan-friendly food coloring
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together 3/4 cup softened vegan butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add 2 tablespoons almond milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Press Dough into Pan: Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and press evenly into the bottom to form a smooth surface.
- Bake the Bars: Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat 6 tablespoons softened vegan butter until creamy. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 to 3 tablespoons almond milk to reach desired consistency. Add vegan-friendly food coloring as desired and mix until evenly colored.
- Frost the Bars: Spread the prepared buttercream evenly over the cooled cookie bars. Decorate with vegan-friendly sprinkles as desired.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the frosted bars in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to set the frosting. Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan and cut into 16 squares. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use almond, soy, or oat milk to keep the recipe vegan and creamy.
- Ensure vegan butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Customize with any vegan-friendly food coloring and sprinkles to suit holidays or occasions.
- Make sure to cool the bars completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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
