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The Vanilla Bars I Make for Gatherings — Ready in 45 Minutes

The Vanilla Bars I Make for Gatherings — Ready in 45 Minutes
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Serves
16
Calories
180 kcal
Carbs
24.00 g

Ingredients

  • 1 cupall-purpose flour
  • 1 cupgranulated sugar
  • ½ cupunsalted butter ((room temperature))
  • 2 largeeggs
  • 2 tsppure vanilla extract
  • 1 tspbaking powder
  • ¼ tspsalt
  • —Powdered sugar ((for dusting))

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).

  3. 3

    Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

  5. 5

    Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

  6. 6

    Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Allow to cool before cutting into squares and dust with powdered sugar.