Harvest Marble Sugar Cookie Bars That Wow Your Fall Gatherings

These Harvest Marble Sugar Cookie Bars are a colorful, buttery delight perfect for fall gatherings.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 12 bars

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cookie Bars

1 cup unsalted butter softened
2 cups granulated sugar consider substituting half with brown sugar
4 large eggs room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure preferred
5 cups all-purpose flour no substitutes recommended
1/2 teaspoon baking soda check expiration date

For the Frosting

1 batch buttercream frosting homemade preferred

Equipment

electric mixer
Mixing bowls
baking sheet
parchment paper
Wire rack

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Incorporate eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
Combine flour and baking soda, then gradually mix into wet ingredients.
Divide the dough, color portions with food coloring, and create a marbled effect.
Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place dough pieces for marbling.
Press the dough into a cohesive slab, about 3/4 inch thick.
Bake at 375°F for 10-15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely in the pan before frosting.
Frost with buttercream frosting and sprinkle with fall-themed sprinkles.
Slice into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookie bars in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

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