Sugar Cookie Bars

I found this recipe on a fellow blogger’s site, Real Mom Kitchen, and thought it would be yummy.  It was a hit with my kids and family members who came over to visit this past weekend.  Hope you all enjoy!

These are very sweet and is similar to a sugar cookie, just a very BIG sugar cookie 🙂

The ingredients needed: 4 large eggs, unsalted butter, all-purpoes flour, granulated sugar, salt, baking soda, and vanilla extract.

Cream the 2 sticks of butter and sugar until fluffy.

Add the large eggs, one at a time, mixing after each egg.

Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla & mix well.

In a separate bowl combine all the dry ingredients; 5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.  Stir all of these with a whisk to combine.

Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined. Spread on a greased baking sheet (use a 13 x 18 pan). Bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 min, until light golden brown or until a toothpick comes out clean.  Cool completely before frosting.

While the cookie is baking prepare to make the frosting.

You will need: butter, shortening, powdered sugar, milk, salt, vanilla extract, and sprinkles (color of your choice).

Combine butter and shortening until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and salt. Add powdered sugar in 1-2 cup increments until combined, then add milk & mix until smooth and spreading consistency.

Spread over cooled cookie.

YUMMY!!!!

ENJOY!

Sugar Cookie Bars

1 cup butter; room temp.
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
5 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp soda

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each egg. Add vanilla & mix well. In a separate bowl combine flour, salt & soda & stir with a whisk to combine. Add to wet mixture and mix just until combined. Spread on a greased baking sheet (use a 13 x 18 pan). Bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 min, until light golden brown or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely and frost.

Frosting

1/2 cup butter; room temp
1/2 cup shortening
1 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
4 cups powdered sugar
5 Tbsp milk
food coloring (if desired)

For frosting combine butter and shortening until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and salt. Add powdered sugar in 1-2 cup increments until combined, then add milk & mix until smooth and spreading consistency. Spread over cooled cookie.