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Best ever Sugar Cookie Bars- soft and buttery bars with a scrumptious cream cheese frosting. Always a hit!

Best Ever Sugar Cookie Bars

Kara
Buttery soft sugar cookie bars topped with perfect cream cheese frosting.
4.45 from 43 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert: Brownies and Bars
Cuisine American
Servings 48 bars
Calories 219 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 1 ½ cups butter softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 5 cups flour
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder

Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup butter softened to room temperature
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp almond extract
  • dash of salt
  • Food coloring optional
  • 2-3 tsp milk if needed

Instructions
 

  • Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat till well blended.
  • Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a small bowl. Add to the wet ingredients and stir till well combined.
  • Press into a 17" x 12" rimmed baking sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until barely light brown. Cool completely, then frost.
  • Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter in a large bowl till smooth. Add powdered sugar, extracts, salt, and food coloring. Beat till smooth and creamy, adding milk as needed. Top with sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 159mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 320IUCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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