Description
Indulge in these rich and fudgy Chocolate Sugar Cookie Bars—an easy recipe that combines the softness of a sugar cookie with the decadence of chocolate frosting. Perfect as a quick dessert, easy dinner treat, or sweet snack, these bars are simple to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan
2. Whisk together dry ingredients
3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy
4. Add eggs and vanilla extract
5. Mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk
6. Spread batter evenly in pan
7. Bake for 18–22 minutes
8. Cool completely before frosting
9. Prepare frosting until smooth
10. Spread frosting evenly over bars
11. Slice and serve
Notes
Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer flavor
Avoid overbaking to keep bars soft and fudgy
Cool completely before adding frosting
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chocolate bars, easy dessert, cookie bars, chocolate recipe