Unicorn Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, melted

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

• 2 tsps vanilla

• 3 eggs

• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

• 2 cups all purpose flour

• 1/2 cup sprinkles

• 1 cup butter, room temperature

• 4 cups powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsps milk

• blue food coloring

• sprinkles for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 pan with foil and coat with nonstick spray. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl whisk together the butter and sugar. Add in the vanilla, eggs and salt and whisk until smooth. Using a rubber spatula stir in the flour until just combined. Finally stir in the sprinkles.

3. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set. The bars might seen underdone, but allow them to cool completely.

4. Make the frosting: In the bowl of the stand mixer beat the butter for 1-2 minutes until it’s smooth. Turn the mixer to low and slowly add in the powdered sugar. Next add in 2 tbsps of milk and mix on medium speed until it’s creamy, scraping the sides as necessary.

5. If the frosting is too stiff, add in 1 more tbsp of milk until the desired consistency is reached. Finally add in 1-2 drops of blue fool coloring and mix until a pale blue color is reached and evenly mixed.

6. Pipe or spread the frosting on top of the bars. Garnish with more sprinkles.

adapted from Cookies and Cups