Sugar Cookie Bars
Ingredients
The cookie base
-
2 1/4
cups
all-purpose flour
-
1
Tbsp
cornstarch
-
1
tsp
baking powder
-
½
tsp
salt
-
1
cup
granulated sugar
-
2
large
eggs
-
1
cup
unsalted butter
-
1 1/2
tsp
vanilla extract
-
½
tsp
almond extract
The frosting
-
2 1/4
cups
powdered sugar
-
½
cup
unsalted butter
-
2 - 3
Tbsp
heavy cream
-
1
tsp
vanilla extract
-
few drops
food coloring
-
sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a 13 by 9-inch baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
- In an electric mixer, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until blended.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Spread the dough into the prepared baking dish evenly.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes until puffy and just baked through.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack for about 90 minutes.
- For the frosting, blend together powdered sugar, butter, cream, and vanilla until pale and fluffy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cookie bars and add sprinkles if desired.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
24
Calories
242
Total fat
13g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
2g
Sodium
57mg
Cholesterol
49mg
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