These Love Letter Sugar Cookie Bars are a delightful treat perfect for Valentine’s Day. With their soft texture and sweet glossy pink glaze, they make an ideal addition to any celebration or as a special gift for loved ones. This recipe combines the classic flavors of sugar cookies with a fun and festive presentation.

Perfect for sharing, these bars can be cut into heart shapes or decorated with various sugar cookie designs, making them a versatile choice among valentine desserts and valentines treat ideas.

Delicious Sugar Cookie Bars with Pink Glaze

These sugar cookie bars are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite decorations. The glossy pink glaze adds a beautiful finish, making them not only tasty but visually appealing as well. This recipe yields about 16 bars, perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
• 2-3 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
• 1-2 drops of pink food coloring (for glaze)
• Sprinkles or edible glitter for decoration (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Egg and Extracts: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Bake: Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
8. Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and pink food coloring until smooth and glossy.
9. Glaze the Bars: Once the cookie bars are completely cool, pour the glaze over the top and spread it evenly. Add sprinkles or edible glitter if desired.
10. Cut and Serve: Cut into squares or heart shapes and serve. Enjoy your love cookies!

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 16 bars
• Calories: 180kcal
• Fat: 8g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 27g