Sourdough Sugar Cookie Bars
Delightful Sourdough Sugar Cookie Bars that blend the tanginess of sourdough discard with rich butter and sweet sugar, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Buttercream frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9 inch baking pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the sourdough discard and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan, then frost with buttercream frosting before cutting into bars.
Notes
These bars freeze beautifully; just ensure you store them properly to prevent freezer burn.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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