Description
These delightful Vegan Sugar Cookie Bars are topped with creamy buttercream frosting, offering a nostalgic taste of childhood with a modern twist, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup vegan butter, softened (about 227 g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (about 200 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (about 250 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegan butter (for frosting; about 227 g)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (about 240 g)
- 1–2 tablespoons plant-based milk (almond, soy, oat; adjust for consistency)
- Food coloring (optional, for pink frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line with parchment for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened vegan butter and granulated sugar until creamy and light, about 2–3 minutes with a hand mixer.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low until just combined (do not overmix).
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan using a spatula or damp fingertips.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat together the vegan butter, powdered sugar, and 1–2 tablespoons of plant-based milk until smooth and fluffy. Add food coloring for a pink frosting if desired.
- Once the bars have cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top and cut into 24 squares.
- Enjoy your Vegan Sugar Cookie Bars!
Notes
Chill the frosting if too soft, and for a firmer cut, chill the pan after baking before frosting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 247
- Sugar: 18.3g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 15.3g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26.3g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg