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Sugar Cookie Bars
Great for any occasion!
Ingredients
Cookie Bar Ingredients:
2
cups
real butter, softened
2
cups
sugar
2
eggs
2
teaspoons
vanilla extract
1
tablespoon
almond extract
5 1/2
cups
flour
1
tablespoon
baking powder
1
teaspoon
table salt
1/4
cup
sprinkles (optional)
Buttercream Frosting Ingredients (optional):
1
cup
(2 sticks) butter, softened
3
cups
powdered sugar
1
teaspoon
almond extract
2-3
tablespoons
milk
1/2
teaspoon
vanilla extract
Instructions
Cookie Bar Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a half sheet baking sheet.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add eggs, vanilla extract and almond extract. Mix.
Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
If adding sprinkles into the cookie bars, add now and mix well. This is totally optional.
Press the dough into the baking sheet. Don't worry about some bumpiness. Frosting will cover it.
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the top is lightly golden brown. Let cool completely before frosting.
Frosting Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the powdered sugar and butter until combined.
Add the milk a bit at a time until desired consistency is reached. If too thin, add more powdered sugar. If too thick, add more milk.
If desired, add a few drops of food coloring.
Assembly:
Once the cookie bars are cool, cover with frosting and sprinkle (if desired). Cut into squares.
Notes
The frosting is optional. In fact, I usually don't make it. The bars are wonderful as is and without the frosting, they're easier to eat!