Santa’s No-Bake Sugar Cookie Bars

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Soft, festive, buttery, and sprinkled with holiday magic

🌟 Introduction

Santa’s No-Bake Sugar Cookie Bars are a cheerful holiday treat that delivers all the classic sugar-cookie flavor—without turning on the oven. These bars are rich, soft, and sweet, topped with a creamy frosting and festive sprinkles that make them perfect for Christmas trays, parties, and last-minute desserts. Easy enough for kids to help with and impressive enough for gifting, they’re pure holiday joy in every bite.

🧺 Ingredients

For the No-Bake Sugar Cookie Base

  • 2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour (heat-treated, see note)
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) milk or heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp almond extract (optional, classic sugar-cookie flavor)
  • ½ tsp salt

Heat-treating flour: Microwave flour in a bowl for 1–1½ minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until it reaches 74°C / 165°F. Cool completely.

For the Creamy Frosting

  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For Decoration

  • Christmas sprinkles
  • Red & green sanding sugar
  • Mini candy canes (crushed)
  • White chocolate drizzle (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Cookie Base

  1. In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
  2. Stir in milk, vanilla, almond extract, and salt.
  3. Gradually fold in heat-treated flour until a soft dough forms.
  4. Press the dough firmly into a parchment-lined 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) pan.

2. Prepare the Frosting

  1. Beat softened butter until creamy.
  2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk.
  3. Beat until light, fluffy, and spreadable.

3. Frost & Decorate

  1. Spread frosting evenly over the cookie base.
  2. Add sprinkles generously.
  3. Chill for at least 1 hour to set.

4. Slice & Serve

  • Lift from the pan, slice into bars or squares, and enjoy.

🍪 Methods (Why This Works)

  • No-Bake Dough Method – Delivers classic sugar-cookie flavor safely without eggs.
  • Press-and-Chill Method – Creates clean, sliceable bars with minimal effort.
  • Creamed Frosting Method – Adds lightness and sweetness to balance the dense base.
  • Festive Finish Method – Sprinkles and colors bring instant holiday appeal.

📜 History

Sugar cookies date back to the 1700s, originating with German settlers in Pennsylvania. Over time, they became a Christmas staple worldwide. This no-bake version is a modern twist—created for convenience while keeping the beloved buttery vanilla flavor alive.

🎁 Benefits

  • No oven required
  • Perfect for kids and beginners
  • Quick and budget-friendly
  • Easy to customize with colors and toppings
  • Ideal for parties, gifting, and cookie exchanges

🧩 Formation & Texture

  • Base: Soft, dense, and buttery like cookie dough
  • Top: Creamy, sweet frosting
  • Finish: Crunchy sprinkles with smooth vanilla flavor
  • Overall: Rich, festive, and melt-in-the-mouth

🎄 Conclusion

Santa’s No-Bake Sugar Cookie Bars are proof that holiday magic doesn’t need complicated steps. With simple ingredients, cheerful colors, and zero baking, these bars bring instant Christmas spirit to any table. One bite, and you’ll feel like Santa himself approved them.

❤️ Lovers of Santa’s No-Bake Sugar Cookie Bars

  • Holiday bakers in a hurry
  • Kids and families
  • Sprinkle lovers
  • No-oven dessert fans
  • Anyone who loves classic sugar-cookie flavor

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