vegan frosted sugar cookie bars

This post is sponsored in conjunction with Christmas Cookies Week. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the Christmas Cookies Week recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

Looking for a simple, delicious Christmas Cookie recipe? Make these Vegan Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars! Thick, chewy, and topped with smooth vegan cream cheese frosting for the perfect bite.

Hi friends and happy Monday! I am so happy to announce that today kicks off #ChristmasCookiesWeek! I have paired up with a bunch of bloggie friends and some amazing sponsors to bring you new cookie recipes all week long. Today, I am starting off with these yummy Vegan Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars! They're just good, basic, chewy cookie bars topped with a thick and luscious layer of cream cheese frosting. My sponsor of choice today is Sprinkle Pop, but I'll be showcasing some other brands later this week as well 🙂

First things first, I have to shout out to two of my dear blogger friends who organized this event!  Thank you to Ellen at Family Around the Table and Christie at A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures for hosting #ChristmasCookiesWeek! Sure, I could share Christmas cookies and sugar cookie bars on my own, but it wouldn't be as fun without friends and prizes to be won. Speaking of winning, be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post to see all the sponsor contributions and enter to win!!

Let's shine the spotlight on today's feature, Sprinkle Pop! I am absolutely obsessed with their sprinkles, and you may remember that I worked with them on my infamous Unicorn Cheesecake earlier this year! Today, I am using their darling Oh Snow Cute mix on my sugar cookie bars. I immediately fell in love when I noticed those little snowmen scattered in with the sprinkles. Squeee!! SO CUTE.

Be sure to check out everyone else's cookie recipes for today!

#ChristmasCookiesWeek Monday Recipes

• Ach Tannebaum' Iced Sugar Cookies by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Brown Sugar Ornament Cookies by Jolene's Recipe Journal
• Butter Pecan Nuggets by Grumpy's Honeybunch
• Chocolate Candy Cane Kiss Cookies by Soulfully Made
• Chocolate Crinkle Cookies by Everyday Eileen
• Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Cookies by Tip Garden
• Chocolate Espresso Brown Sugar Cookies by Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
• Chocolate Snowball Cookies by Hardly A Goddess
• Chocolate-Cherry Snowballs by Red Cottage Chronicles
• Christmas Macarons by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Christmas Rosette Sugar Cookies by Love and Confections
• Christmas Sprinkle Pudding Cookies by Jonesin’ For Taste
• Classic Spritz by Books n' Cooks
• Dark Chocolate Coffee Crinkle Cookies by Daily Dish Recipes
• Frostbite Cookies by Cooking With Carlee
• Gingerbread Macaron by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Hot Chocolate Cookies by Family Around The Table
• Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie by Caroline's Cooking
• Oatmeal Rolled Sugar Cookies by House of Nash Eats
• Peanut Butter Cutout Cookies by Bear & Bug Eats
• Peppermint Cookie Dough Truffles by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
• Peppermint Meltaways by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Peppermint Pizzelles by Girl Abroad
• Peppermint Thins by Palatable Pastime
• Pistachio Cranberry Macaron by Yumgoggle
• Sour Cream Decorated Cookies by The Freshman Cook
• Spiced Chocolate Molasses Cookies by Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Vegan Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars by The Baking Fairy
• Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Shortbread by Kate's Recipe Box
• White Chocolate Gingerbread Blondies by The Redhead Baker
• Whoville Cookies by Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

I hope you guys love these vegan frosted sugar cookie bars! They're so simple and absolutely delicious. Who could resist a perfectly sweet, chewy bar topped with creamy frosting and pretty sprinkles? I know I couldn't 🙂 Come back later this week for more cookie recipes and don't forget to scroll down to ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!

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vegan frosted sugar cookie bars #ChristmasCookiesWeek

Looking for a simple, delicious Christmas Cookie recipe? Make these Vegan Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars! Thick, chewy, and topped with smooth vegan cream cheese frosting for the perfect bite.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time25 minutes mins

Total Time40 minutes mins

Servings: 9

Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

• *for the cookie bars*
• ¼ cup vegan butter
• ¼ cup vegan non-hydrogenated shortening
• ½ cup dark brown sugar
• ¼ cup white granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 6 tablespoon warm water
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• *for the frosting*
• 4 tablespoon vegan butter
• 4 oz vegan cream cheese {I used Go Veggie}
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
• ½ tablespoon almond extract
• blue food coloring if desired
• Sprinkle Pop sprinkles to decorate

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350F and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
• First, combine the ground flaxseed and warm water in a small bowl. Set aside to thicken.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the vegan butter and the shortening until combined.
• Add in the brown and white sugar, and beat until light and fluffy.
• Add in the thickened flax mixture, followed by the vanilla extract.
• Finally, mix in the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder until a dough forms.
• Pour the cookie dough into your prepared baking dish and press down.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cookie bars are golden brown and opaque. They will firm up as they cool.
• While the bars cool, prepare the frosting.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the vegan butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
• Mix in the almond and vanilla extract, then add in the sugar, a bit at a time, until fully incorporated. Vegan butter tends to be salted so taste before adding any extra salt! Finally, add in 1-2 drops of blue food coloring until you have the desired color.
• When bars are cooled completely, spread the frosting on top and add the Sprinkle Pop sprinkles. Enjoy!

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