Sugar Cookie Bars

HOW TO MAKE IT :

INSTRUCTIONSBARS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until well-combined (about 2 minutes).
3. With the mixer on low, add in the eggs and egg yolks, mixing until well incorporated.
4. Turn off the mixer and scrape the sides of the bowl.
5. With the mixer back on low, add the vanilla and almond extract.
6. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
7. Mix the flour mixture with the butter mixture about a cup at a time until fully incorporated.
8. Press the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake 20-25 minutes.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool as you make the buttercream frosting.

BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

1. Combine the butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
2. Start mixing on low speed until the sugar is incorporated with the butter. Increase the mixing speed to high and beat until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
3. Adjust the consistency with milk as needed.
4. Add in food coloring until desired color is reached. Spread the buttercream over the cooled sugar cookie bars. Cut and enjoy!