Description

These sugar cookie bars take the hassle out of making traditional sugar cookies. They are still yummy, soft and melt in your mouth good. Frost and decorate them any color you desire to match the occasion.

Ingredients

• Cookies:
• 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 1 c. salted butter, softened
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 t. almond extract
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 t. baking powder
• 1/2 t. baking soda
• Frosting:
• 1/2 c. salted butter, softened
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 3 1/2 c. powdered sugar
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 3-5 T. milk
• 2-3 drops liquid food coloring, optional
• 3 T. sprinkles, optional

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cookies:
3. In a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, beat the granulated sugar, salted butter, cream cheese, and egg together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.