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LOFTHOUSE DUPE
The Easy Sugar Cookie Bars No One Can Resist
★★★★★
5.0 (440)|(2 Reviews)Chewy, soft-baked sugar cookie dough baked into bars and slathered with fluffy pink vanilla frosting.
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By Mark Beahm (Recipe Developer)•Published April 8, 2026
⏱ 2 hrs 12 mins (incl. cooling)
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm🔥 270 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Zero chilling or cookie cutters needed.
- Soft, thick, bakery-style crumb that stays moist for days.
LOFTHOUSE DUPE
The Easy Sugar Cookie Bars No One Can Resist
All the soft, melt-in-your-mouth magic of Lofthouse frosted sugar cookies without chilling or rolling dough. Pressed into a 9x13 pan, baked until soft, and covered in thick whipped buttercream. Difficulty: Easy.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time22 mins
Total Time2 hrs 12 mins (incl. cooling)
Servings16 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened & 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs & 1 egg yolk & 1 tbsp vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour & 1 tsp baking powder & 1/2 tsp salt
- Buttercream: 1/2 cup butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 3 tbsp heavy cream, pink food coloring, sprinkles
Directions
1
Press cookie dough into pan
Beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Press evenly into parchment-lined 9x13 pan.
2
Bake soft
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–22 minutes until edges are barely golden. Cool completely.
3
Frost and slice
Beat buttercream ingredients until fluffy. Spread over cooled bars, scatter sprinkles, and slice into squares.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Do not overbake—pull them out when the center looks slightly underdone to keep that soft Lofthouse texture.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories270 kcal
Protein2g
Carbs38g
Total Fat13g
Sodium: 110mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
