Sugar Cookie Bars
I love sugar cookies, but there is a lot of effort that goes into making them. this recipe makes it so much easier!! i like to bake mine for exactly 10 mins. they are a little under cooked, but i think that they are better that way. Don't bake any longer than 15 mins... they seem to dry out more while baking. keep it to 10 -12 mins.
Steps
Bars: in a large bowl cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs , one at a time , mixing after each egg.
Mix in vanilla and almond extract.
In a separate bowl whisk together flour , salt & baking soda.
Add to wet mixture and mix just until combined.
Spread on a greased , rimmed baking sheet.
The dough will be just like cookie dough- heavy & sticky- so its best to spray your hands with a little nonstick spray and use them to help mold the dough into the pan.
Bake at 375 degrees for 10 mins - 15 mins , until light golden brown or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely before frosting.
Frosting: in a large bowl , beat butter , vanilla , almond extract and salt.
Add powdered sugar until combined.
Add milk & mix until smooth and spreading consistency.
Add a few drops of color , if desired.
Spread over cooled cookie , then cut into bars.
Ingredients
butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, salt, baking soda, flour, powdered sugar, milk, food coloring