Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon almond extract
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
→ Frosting
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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3 ½ cups powdered sugar
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3-5 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Food coloring or icing paste
# Instructions:
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In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat the butter, cream cheese, sugar, and egg until frothy, about 4 minutes. Add the vanilla and almond extract and beat for 1 minute more.
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In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix until well incorporated.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and beat for about 2 minutes.
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Press the dough into a large jelly roll pan (cookie sheet) and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes. Let the pan cool completely.
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In a medium-sized bowl or stand mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese for about 2 minutes.
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Add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract and mix for 1-2 minutes or until smooth.
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Separate the frosting into smaller bowls and add food coloring or icing paste to each bowl as desired.
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Frost the pan of cookie bars using each different color.
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Cut the frosted sugar cookie bars into squares and serve.
# Notes:
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Use any combination of food coloring or icing paste to create multiple colors for your frosting.
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To reduce calories per serving, cut the bars smaller instead of the recommended 20 large portions.