Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars

Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 22 mins | Cooling Time: 45 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins | Yield: 15 Bars

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Ingredients:

Sugar Cookie Bars

½ c unsalted butter softened to room temperature

4 ounces cream cheese

1 c white sugar

2 tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp almond extract optional

2 large eggs

2 ¼ c all-purpose flour

2 tsp cornstarch

1 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

Frosting:

½ c unsalted butter

2 ounces cream cheese

¼ tsp salt

½ tsp vanilla extract

2 – 3 c powdered sugar

holiday sprinkles

Directions:

To Make the Sugar Cookie Bars:

Step 1: Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Line with foil and apply with cooking spray in a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Step 3: Add the cream cheese, butter, and sugar to a large mixing bowl. Beat until well mixed.

Step 4: Add the almond extract, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well blended.

Step 5: In another mixing bowl, add the cornstarch, baking powder, flour, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.

Step 6: Transfer the flour mixture into the butter mixture and beat until well combined.

Step 7: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

Step 8: Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean after inserting it in the middle.

Step 9: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature.

To Make the Frosting:

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and butter. Beat until well blended.

Step 2: Add the vanilla extract and salt. Stir until well blended.

Step 3: Add the powdered sugar gradually. Make sure to beat every addition.

Step 4: Spread the frosting over the cookie bars and top them with holiday sprinkles.

Step 5: Serve and enjoy!

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