Holiday Sugar Cookie Bars

Prep Time
minutes

Cook Time
minutes

Total Time
minutes

Serving
size
Recipe by Heather McPherson. Photo by Ashley of disneygirlie.
Ingredients
- 1 (16.5-ounce) package refrigerated sugar dough
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons red and green candy sprinkles
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 to 4 teaspoons whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Additional red and green candy sprinkles for topping
Preparation
- Heat oven to 350F.
- In medium bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir or knead in nutmeg and 2 tablespoons candy sprinkles until well blended. Press evenly into a 13-by-9-inch baking pan.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until set and edges are golden brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
- In medium bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add additional milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until desired spreading consistency.
- Spread evenly over cooled bars. Sprinkle with additional candy sprinkles. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.