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Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
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Recipe Intro From bakedwithlovebyivy
These frosted sugar cookie bars are such a fun and easy holiday treat to bake. Each bar gets topped with the perfect cream cheese frosting and lots of festive sprinkles. Sugar cookie bars are a great alternative to all of the traditional Christmas cookie recipes!
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Cookie Bars
ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/8 cups all purpose flour
Frosting
ingredients
- 1 unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
- sprinkles, optional
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large bowl or in the bowl of your stand mixer, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add vanilla extract, almond extract, and eggs. Mix to combine.
Step 4
Fold in salt, baking soda, and flour to form a dough.
Step 5
Transfer the dough into your prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.
Frosting
Step 1
In a large bowl or in the bowl of your stand mixer whip the butter, cream cheese, vanilla, almond extract, and salt.
Step 2
Add the powdered sugar cup by cup, mixing after each addition.
Step 3
Add the milk or cream as needed to bring frosting to a smooth consistency.
Step 4
Scoop the frosting on top of the cooled bars and spread out into an even layer. Top with sprinkles of your choice.
Step 5
Cut the bars into squares and enjoy!