sugar cookie bars with almond extract

Sugar Cookie Bars

By Lil' Luna

• Cuisine: American
• Course: Dessert
• Skill Level: Easy

The soft and yummy bar version of the ever popular Sugar Cookies!

INGREDIENTS

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• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 8 oz. cream cheese softened
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. almond extract
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 4 oz. cream cheese softened
• 4 - 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3-5 TB milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• food coloring
• sprinkles

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Beat 1 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar, egg and 8 oz. cream cheese until well blended and a bit frothy.
2. Add the 1 tsp. vanilla and 1 tsp. almond extract and mix well.
3. In a separate bowl mix flour, baking powder - mix well.
4. Add flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat for a few minutes.
5. Pour into a large jelly roll pan and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
6. Once cake is cool. Make frosting. To make, beat 1/2 cup butter and 4 oz. cream cheese until mixed well. Add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla and food coloring. Add to cookies. ENJOY!