Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  0.5 cup unsalted butter
• Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  0.5 cup unsalted butter
• In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  0.5 cup unsalted butter
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
• Sprinkle the Christmas sprinkles evenly over the dough.
  0.5 cup unsalted butter
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the center is set.
• Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.