Description
A festive and easy-to-share treat that combines the delicious flavors of King Cake in sliceable cookie bar form, perfect for Mardi Gras celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups (420 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
- 2–4 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
- Purple, green, and gold sanding sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, then fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Press the dough into a parchment-lined 9×13-inch pan and chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–22 minutes until the edges are pale golden.
- Cool completely, then spread the glaze and sprinkle with sanding sugar.
Notes
For best results, chill the pressed dough before baking and make sure the butter is at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg