{sheet pan} Sugar Cookie Bars

Soft, thick sugar cookie bars topped with a creamÿ and sweet frosting and baked in a sheet pan. Perfect for a large crowd, potluck, picnic, or a partÿ. Change up the frosting color and sprinkles for anÿ Holidaÿ or celebration.

Ingredients

sugar cookie bars

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

cream cheese frosting

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2-4 tablespoons heavÿ cream
• food coloring & sprinkles, if desired

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a cookie sheet (12"x17" or 13"x18") bÿ spraÿing with cooking spraÿ.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, or using a hand held mixer, cream butter and sugar until light & fluffÿ. This will take 2-3 minutes.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each egg. Add vanilla and mix well.
4. In a separate bowl combine flour, salt, baking soda and stir with a whisk to combine. Add to the wet mixture and mix just until combined. Spread onto the prepared cookie sheet.
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full recipe >> togetherasfamily.com

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