Sugar Cookie Bars

I feel like I've fallen off the blogging planet for a while.  To be honest, I just needed a little break!  We've been eating frozen meals and older meals that I've made tons of times.  But I'm back now ;)

Alright, I couldn't get through this week without sharing one more Valentine treat!  This one is perfect for the holiday and I thought they would be fabulous for St. Patty's Day coming up as well as Easter, just by switching up frosting colors and sprinkles.  

These are as soft delicious as any sugar cookie you've ever had, but a million times easier!  No rolling, no cutting...you're gonna love them :)

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.

Recipe Source:  Real Mom Kitchen

britni