Ingredients
Sugar Cookie Bars
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract optional
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 – 3 cups powdered sugar
- holiday sprinkles
Instructions
Sugar Cookie Bars
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Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
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Line a 9×13 inch pan with aluminum foil and lightly grease, or line with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, beat together the butter, cream cheese and sugar until fluffy.
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Beat in the vanilla extract, almond extract and eggs.
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In a separate bowl sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt.
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Carefully beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture about 1/2 at a time.
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Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, and with lightly greased hands press it into the pan to form an even layer.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes or until the top is set and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool the bars completely, leaving them in the pan as they cool.
Frosting
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Beat the butter until soft, then mix in the cream cheese.
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Add in the salt and vanilla extract
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With the mixer on low speed beat in the powdered sugar about 1/2 cup at a time, until the desired sweetness and thickness is reached.
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Frost the cooled cookie bars, then sprinkle with holiday sprinkles.