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Soft Sugar Cookie Bars

These soft sugar cookie bars bake in one pan, cool, and receive a smooth cream cheese frosting.

$0.27per serving $
65 minstart to table
24servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
  • food coloring if desired
  • sprinkles for decorating

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and line a 9-by-13-inch pan with parchment.
  2. Whisk the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat 1 cup butter and the granulated sugar until creamy, then beat in the eggs, yolk, and vanilla.
  4. Stir in the dry mixture, press the dough into the pan, and bake for 22 to 25 minutes.
  5. Cool the bars completely for about 20 minutes.
  6. Beat the remaining butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth, then spread it over the bars and add sprinkles.

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