Vegan Sugar Cookie Bars
Easy Vegan Sugar Cookie Bars made with simple ingredients in just 35 minutes. Perfect dairy-free dessert with soft texture and sweet glaze.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- oven
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- parchment paper
- hand mixer
- spatula
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
Cookie Bars
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegan butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
- sprinkles optional, for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened vegan butter and granulated sugar together with a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the applesauce and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan using your hands or a spatula. Smooth the top for an even surface.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set. Let cool completely in the pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of almond milk until smooth. Add more milk as needed to reach a drizzle-able consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookie bars and add sprinkles, if desired. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Let the bars cool completely before glazing for the best results. Add sprinkles for a festive touch.