Easter Egg Sugar Cookie Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sugar Cookie Bars
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
→ Frosting
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2 cups powdered sugar
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¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 tablespoons milk
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Food coloring (pastel pink, blue, or any spring colors)
→ Decoration
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Mini chocolate eggs
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Pastel-colored sprinkles
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
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Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
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Bake for 18-22 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
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Prepare the frosting by beating the powdered sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Divide the frosting into separate bowls and tint with pastel food coloring.
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Spread the frosting over the cooled sugar cookie bars in alternating colors for a festive touch. Decorate each bar with mini chocolate eggs arranged in clusters to resemble a little nest. Sprinkle pastel-colored nonpareils or confetti sprinkles for an extra Easter-themed charm.