Vegan Sugar Cookie Bars
150kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegan butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk for consistency
- Sprinkles optional, for decorating
Equipment
- oven
- baking pan
- hand mixer
- spatula
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened vegan butter and granulated sugar together with a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the applesauce and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan using your hands or a spatula. Smooth the top for an even surface.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set. Let cool completely in the pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of almond milk until smooth. Add more milk as needed to reach a drizzle-able consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookie bars and add sprinkles, if desired. Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition
Calories150kcalCarbohydrates23gProtein1gFat7gSaturated Fat2gPolyunsaturated Fat0.5gMonounsaturated Fat4gSodium90mgPotassium40mgFiber0.5gSugar10gCalcium3mgIron0.5mg