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Home » Recipes » Cookie Butter Shortbread Bars

Cookie Butter Shortbread Bars

By: Liz  /  Published: December 14, 2018  /  Updated: July 7, 2020  /   Leave a comment

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This cookie butter shortbread bars post is sponsored in conjunction with ChristmasSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

I’ve always loved shortbread cookies just as they are, but sometimes… when the cookie butter comes calling, you have to answer the door. So I’ve combined the best of both into one deeeee-lectable bar cookie.

Et voila, cookie butter shortbread bars.

shortbread bars on Christmas tray

To make them, I mix up a buttery batch of shortbread dough and add the star ingredient – cookie butter emulsion by LorAnn Oils. The creamy, buttery spice cookie flavor is unmistakably delicious!

cookie butter shortbread dough in pan

To make them even more festive and cookie butter-licious,  I drizzled a cookie butter powdered sugar glaze over the top and added some festive sprinkles!

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Cookie Butter Shortbread Bars

cookie butter shortbread bars on tray

cookie butter shortbread bars on tray

Cookie Butter Shortbread Bars

Liz - Eat Move Make
Cookie butter shortbread bars combine the classic shortbread texture with a soft, moist cookie butter flavored center and a cookie butter glaze on top.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36 bars
Calories 102 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ teaspoons LorAnn cookie butter bakery emulsion
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Glaze

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon LorAnn cookie butter bakery emulsion
  • 2 tablespoons milk (adjust as needed to desired consistency)
  • Mean One sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In mixer, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and powdered sugar. 
  • Add butter and cookie butter emulsion; beat until combined. Press into 8 x 8-inch or 9 x 9-inch square baking pan. Sprinkle granulated sugar on top. 
  • Bake 30-35 minutes, until golden brown. Cut into small squares while still warm. Let cool completely.
  • Mix together glaze; drizzle over top of cooled shortbread squares and top with sprinkles.
All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only and nutrition may vary according to exact products and the online nutrition calculator being used. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on EatMoveMake.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 18mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 159IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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White Christmas Sugar Cookie Dough Fudge from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks

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About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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  1. Jennifer says

    December 15, 2018 at 10:57 am

    These bars look so delicious! I love the holidays and baking with my family!

    Reply
  2. Claudia Krusch says

    December 15, 2018 at 10:41 am

    It looks amazing! Perfect holiday recipe! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  3. Suzanne Bauer says

    December 15, 2018 at 5:36 am

    I’ve been looking for a unique shortbread cookie recipe and I think i just found it!
    Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Catalina says

    December 15, 2018 at 2:35 am

    I wouldn’t be able to stop snacking on these! My kids will devour them in minutes!

    Reply
  5. Dawn Nieves says

    December 14, 2018 at 6:52 pm

    Oh my goodness! These look so yummy! I need to add these to my baking list this year!

    Reply
  6. Brianne says

    December 14, 2018 at 6:28 pm

    I think these look amazing! I may have to make these for Christmas Day!

    Reply
  7. Amy says

    December 14, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    Wow, you are trying to sabotage my diet this week! These look really yummy!!

    Reply
  8. Lacey says

    December 14, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    I love Caramel Apple Cookies. I like making caramel candies every year!

    Reply
  9. Stacie says

    December 14, 2018 at 11:34 am

    I love these bars so much! I love to serve up fun and festive dishes when family comes over for the holidays. These are going on my list!

    Reply
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