Milk Bar Sugar Bars (Printable Recipe)
# What You'll Need:
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2 sticks butter, softened
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2 cups sugar
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2 eggs
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½ cup canola or flavorless oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 cups flour
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ cup milk
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4 to 8 tablespoons decorative sprinkles or sparkling sugar (may substitute a combination of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Heat the oven to 350°F.
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Grease a 13 × 9-inch baking pan.
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Combine the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and cream on high until homogenous, about 3 minutes.
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Add the eggs, oil, and vanilla and mix until just combined, about 1 minute.
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Add the flour, salt, and baking soda, mixing until just combined, about 30 seconds.
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Mix in the milk until just combined, about 30 seconds.
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Spread the dough in an even layer in the prepared pan.
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Mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly over the cookie dough OR just cover with colored sugar or sprinkles.
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Bake 20 to 25 minutes for a slightly under baked cookie (which is how I like it), or another 3 to 5 minutes if you're a firm cookie fan. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
# Additional Info:
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These sugar cookie bars are sweet and chewy with the texture of an under baked cookie. The edges turn out nice and crisp!
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Many sugar cookie bars are frosted, but these are sweet and perfectly acceptable without! Besides, everyone loves sprinkles!