Delicious Vegan Sugar Cookie Bars with Simple Buttercream Frosting

These vegan sugar cookie bars are a delicious twist on traditional sugar cookies, offering all the sweet, buttery goodness in a convenient bar form. replaces the word nice with emptypped with a velvety buttercream frosting, these bars are not only delicious but also perfectly soft and chewy. It's a delicious treat that combines the classic flavor of sugar cookies with the ease of a bar dessert.

Why you will love this recipe

These cookie bars are simple to make and eliminate the need to roll out dough or cut individual cookies. The recipe uses vegan ingredients, making it suitable for those following a plant-based diet or anyone looking to reduce their dairy intake without sacrificing taste.

Perfect opportunity

Perfect for birthday parties, holiday get-togethers or as a sweet treat to brighten any day. These sugar cookie bars are also great for bake sales or potluck events, where they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Plus, they are easy to transport and serve.

Decorating Tips

Once the bars are cooled and frosted, you can add a sprinkle of colored sugar, edible glitter, or themed sprinkles to match any occasion or party. For a more sophisticated look, consider applying the icing in patterns or swirls before adding your final decorations.

Ingredients: Cookie background:

• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 stick of lightly softened vegan butter
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 1 egg substitute (prepared according to package directions)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Icing:

• 2 tablespoons vegan butter, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons of vegetable milk
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line or grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, beat together the vegan butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract and egg substitute.
3. Gradually add the flour, baking powder and salt to the butter mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
4. Press dough firmly and evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 18 to 21 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden brown.
5. While the cookie base is baking, prepare the frosting by whisking together the vegan butter, vanilla extract, non-dairy milk, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
6. Let the cookie base cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, spread the frosting evenly on top. If desired, add sprinkles or other decorations.
7. Cut into bars and serve.

Enjoy these scrumptious vegan sugar cookie bars, a simple yet irresistible treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!