Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Look familiar?

DSC01260 These yummy sugar cookie bars might look familiar as they've been making the rounds lately.  I originally saw them on the blog One Ordinary Day, then on The Repressed Pastry Chef, and AGAIN on My Baking Addiction

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I had printed out the recipe from One Ordinary Day when I first saw them there and had every intention of making them but one of the Twins' teachers had something else in mind when she requested a treat for her class.  So they were pushed to the side for another day.  After seeing these pop up and raved about on two more awesome blogs I couldn't put them off any longer. 

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I'm not crazy about sugar cookies but I am crazy about these.  They really are all they are hyped to be. Blondies and Snickerdoodle ones are still my favorite but these are an excellent alternative. 

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I was worried that they might be overly sweet so I cut back on the sugar (about a 1/4 cup) but after tasting the bars I  think next time  add the full amount. I topped my bars with cream cheese frosting and sprinkles but had intended to frost only half of the pan with it and the other half with Em's Buttercream Dream Icing.  I didn't softened enough sticks of butter, grrrr, so I was forced to frost the whole thing with the cream cheese frosting. The  recipe is from Simply Recipes and is the one I used to top my red velvet cupcakes.

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39 comments:

oneordinaryday said...

Oooohhhh. Your sugar cookie bars look awesome! You definitely have to submit one of those great pics to foodgawker or tastespotting.
My son's requested them again for his Easter party at school tomorrow, so you know what I'll be doing in the morning. :)
Michelle
http://oneordinaryday.wordpress.com/

Eliana said...

These remind me so much of blondies. And I prefer a blondie over a brownie anytime.

Risa said...

These look great. Now I have to make the snickerdoodle blondies and these!

Donna-FFW said...

OK INGRID, you talked me into these. Im making 'em girlfiend of mine,, cherish you..

Sara said...

I love sugar cookies, they're my favorite type of cookie! These look so good, especially with that frosting.

Bunny said...

I must be the only nut whose never seen them so I'm so glad you posted this. I LOVE SUGAR COOKIES!!!!! OMG these sound so good!!

Monica H said...

They're just so pretty- love all the sprinkles :-)

Reeni said...

They sound delicious and look so beautiful! I love cream cheese frosting!

Ann said...

Dang you, darlin'! I am a SUCKER for sugar cookies w/ frosting....they bring me to my knees. :)

Heather said...

so pretty! those sprinkles make me feel nostalgic!

Nella said...

Your photos are great! You had me at sugar cookie. Thanks for another great recipe.

angie said...

I absolutely love sugar cookies, so these look great to me! Pretty pastel sprinkles, too!

Rosa's Yummy Yums said...

These look so pretty and temtpting! Delicious!

Cheers,

Rosa

Cristine said...

They look fantastic! YUM!

Julia from Dozen Flours said...

If those were in my kitchen right now, I think I'd eat at least two...no, maybe three. They look SO good!!! I love the pretty sprinkles too.

CM said...

I've been seeing these around a lot, and have coveted them. Your pictures and good review make me want them even more!

Elyse said...

So, I'm definitely going to have to try these now. They've made the rounds and the consensus has been "delicious" on everyone's blogs! I love that you topped these with cream cheese frosting. How delicious! I can't wait to make these.

Jodi said...

Hi Ingrid! Your pics are great. I've seen these bars several places in the blogosphere too and now that you've recommended them, I'm going to definitely put them on my "to make" list! Have a great rest of the week!

A_and_N said...

I Love those sprinkles Ingrid :) I guess these awesome cookie bars are perfect for parties!

Steph said...

Ingrid, you inspired me to make snickerdoodle muffins. I made them yesterday and they didn't turn out so well. It must have been the recipe I used. I'm definitely making the cookie soon!

teresa said...

Mmmm, I love sugar cookies, I bet they are SO good in bar form!

A & W said...

yumm! yours look great! i made these earlier this week but i think yours turned out far better! ill have to try the cream cheese icing next time!

Kerstin said...

I have this recipe bookmarked too! I love all the sprinkles on yours!

Angie's Recipes said...

They are perfect for the coming holiday. Spring, a season for gatherings and fun.

Hannah said...

What a fun recipe, and so colorful with those sprinkles too. :)

Anonymous said...

I love the cookies. They look yummy!

Maria said...

So popular! I must try these. They are everywhere. I love the fun sprinkles you used!

Unknown said...

Oh yay! They look gorgeous :) :) :)

Pam said...

They look delicious. I love the sprinkles, they look perfect for Easter.

picky cook said...

I have had sugar cookie bar recipes printed for weeks - I need to make them. Yours look so lovely!!

test it comm said...

Those look good!

Michelle said...

These look super yummy!!!

Natalie said...

Ingrid, those truly look fabulous. And I love the softer more pastel shade of the sprinkles, perfect for the time of year. I've seen these on a couple of blogs, but your certainly look the best.

The Blonde Duck said...

Must. Make. Sugar. Cookie. Bars. Pronto.

Lisa said...

You are the queen of all things cakey and bar cookie/cakey! Those look amazing, Ingrid. I made the Snickerdoodle blondies, along with peanut butter cup brownies, and one of my own, a peanut butter cheesecake swirl brownie. I have loads of photos, but just haven't gotten around to posting about my brownie/blondie weekend..lol

BTW, 'bout time we finally got some good pitching two days in a row!

Anonymous said...

gosh, they are so pretty! I love the pastel colors! so spring!

grace said...

although frosting half with buttercream would've been good, i would be completely satisfied with all cream cheese frosting all the time. :)

Jaime said...

so colorful and pretty!

How To Eat A Cupcake said...

Ahh I've seen these all over the blogosphere too! And I also was afraid they'd be too sweet, so I never made them. But I trust you, and I'm adding them to my "To-Bake" list! :D