Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

Here is another outstanding recipe from Beantown Baker. My Mom made these while I was visiting my family this summer, so I got to just take pictures and enjoy the deliciousness. These sugar cookie bars are soooo yummy and the best part is that they use ingredients that you (most likely) already have at home. If you are a fan of Ice House Frosted Sugar Cookies, you will LOVE these! They make a huge batch, perfect for a potluck or family get together, like we used them for. You can use whatever sprinkles you want depending on the season, holiday, or your mood! :)


Sugar Cookie Bars
From Beantown Baker


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For the bars:
Ingredients
1 cup of butter at room temperature
2 cups of sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons of vanilla
5 cups of flour
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each egg. Add vanilla and mix well. In a separate bowl combine flour, salt, and soda and stir with a whisk to combine. Add to wet mixture and mix just until combined. Spread on a greased baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until light golden brown or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely and frost. 

For the frosting:
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter at room temperature
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
pinch of salt
4 cups of powdered sugar
5 tablespoons of milk
food coloring (optional)
Sprinkles

Directions
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 and mix until smooth and of spreading consistency. 

Spread over cooled cookie bar. Add sprinkles then cut into bars.