Ingredients
- ½ cup sourdough discard
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp milk
Optional Frosting
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- sprinkles (optional)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients
Mix in:
- egg
- sourdough discard
- vanilla extract
- milk
Mix until smooth.
4️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl mix:
- flour
- baking powder
- salt
5️⃣ Make the Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
6️⃣ Spread in Pan
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
7️⃣ Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
8️⃣ Cool Completely
Allow the cookie bars to cool fully before adding frosting.
9️⃣ Prepare Frosting (Optional)
Beat together:
- butter
- powdered sugar
- vanilla
- milk
until smooth and creamy.
Spread over the bars and add sprinkles if desired.
🔟 Slice and Serve
Cut into squares and enjoy your soft, buttery sourdough sugar cookie bars! 🍪✨
