Description
These bars truly take a fraction of the time that regular sugar cookies do and they are seriously DIVINE! The cookie base is not too sweet, but a perfect match with the cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 3/4 cup butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- dash of salt
- Food coloring (optional)
- 2–3 Tablespoons of milk if needed
Instructions
Cookie Dough:
- Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the eggs, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Beat until well blended.
- Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a small bowl.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
- Press into a 9×13 baking dish 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 until smooth. Add powdered sugar, extracts, salt, and food coloring (if using).
- Beat until smooth and creamy, adding milk as needed.
- Top with sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Baking for a crowd? This recipe can easily be doubled and baked in a 17″ x 12″ rimmed baking sheet.