Soft & Chewy Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars You’ll Love

These Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars are the perfect treat to celebrate love, friendship, or just a sweet craving! Soft and buttery with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re topped with a light layer of frosting and festive sprinkles. Made with simple, lightened-up ingredients, these cookie bars deliver all the sweetness you want without going overboard. Share them with friends, family, or enjoy them all to yourself—you deserve it!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Soft and Chewy – Perfectly tender with a deliciously buttery texture.
Festive and Fun – Topped with colorful sprinkles for that extra touch.
Lightened Up – All the flavor of classic sugar cookies, with fewer calories.
Quick and Easy – No rolling or cutting—just bake, frost, and enjoy.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Bars:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp light butter, softened
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup granulated erythritol (or preferred sweetener)
• ¼ cup brown sugar substitute
• 1 egg white
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

• 2 tbsp light cream cheese, softened
• 1 tbsp light butter, softened
• ¼ cup powdered erythritol
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• A few drops of natural food coloring (optional)

For Decoration:

• Heart-shaped sprinkles or your favorite Valentine-themed toppings

Instructions

Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly spray with nonstick spray.

Mix Dry Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Wet Ingredients
In a medium bowl, beat the light butter, applesauce, granulated erythritol, and brown sugar substitute until smooth. Mix in the egg white and vanilla extract.

Combine and Bake
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking pan. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Prepare the Frosting
In a small bowl, beat the light cream cheese, light butter, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract until smooth. If you want a festive touch, add a few drops of food coloring.

Frost and Decorate
Spread the frosting over the cooled cookie bars. Sprinkle with heart-shaped sprinkles or your favorite toppings. Cut into 16 squares and serve.

Nutritional Information (Per Bar)

Calories: 75
Protein: 2g
Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Sugar: 3g
Fiber: 1g

Tips for Success

• Don’t Overbake – For soft and chewy bars, take them out as soon as the edges turn golden.
• Chill Before Cutting – Chilling the bars after frosting makes them easier to slice neatly.
• Customize Your Toppings – Swap the sprinkles for nuts, shredded coconut, or mini chocolate chips if you like.
• Perfect for Gifting – Wrap in clear cellophane bags for a festive Valentine’s Day gift.

Why This Recipe Works

These Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars take the best part of classic sugar cookies—the soft, buttery texture—and transform it into easy-to-make bars. Using light butter and applesauce keeps them tender and moist while reducing unnecessary fat. The creamy frosting adds just the right amount of sweetness, making each bite feel indulgent without the extra calories.

Celebrate love and sweetness with these Valentine Sugar Cookie Bars. Soft, chewy, and beautifully decorated, they’re the perfect way to share a little joy with someone special—or to simply treat yourself. Easy to make, easy to enjoy, and even easier to love.