These sugar cookie bars remind me of those classic Lofthouse sugar cookies but in bar form! They're so so soft, gluten-free, dairy-free, and absolutely delicious. I highly recommend making a batch of these!
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Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you'll need:
- gluten-free flour
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- egg
- non-dairy butter
- baking powder
See recipe card for quantities.
Storage
Store in the fridge for up to 1 week!
Soft Sugar Cookie Bars
These sugar cookie bars are super soft, gluten-free, dairy-free, simple to make, and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
For the cookie base:
- 1 ½ cup gluten-free flour
- ¼+1/8 teaspoon xanthum gum only if your flour does not already have it!
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 egg
- ½ cup non-dairy butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
For the frosting:
- ½ cup non-dairy butter
- 2 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoon non-dairy milk as needed, to thin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and extracts until combined.
- Mix in the dry ingredients until you have a cookie dough. Press the dough into the prepared pan and bake for 11-12 min. Let cool.
- Begin making the frosting. Whisk the butter until whipped. Mix in the powdered sugar ½ cup at a time until you have your desired frosting consistency. Add in the vanilla. Add in the milk if your frosting is too thick for your liking.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cookie base and slice into bars. Enjoy!
Jen
So easy & delicious. We’re not gluten free normally & loved them!!
Sami Smith
Hi Jen! This makes me so so happy to hear! I'm so glad you tried them and enjoyed them! They are one of my favorites:)
Giulia
Do you think I can make these with Almond flour?
Krystal Aroche
Can you post the calorie count please? This recipe was very good 🙂
Ashleigh
What is your go-to gluten free flour for this recipe? Does it include the xanthum gum?
Kara
Could I make these with regular flour and dairy butter and use the same measurements??
Jen
Why is your frosting in the picture pink? Did you add food coloring ?
Lou
I wish the author would answer some of the questions before I try the recipe.