Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe (From Scratch)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8” baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease, set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and sea salt. Set aside.

In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl with a hand mixer), beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 1 minute).

Add the egg, vanilla extract and almond extract beat until combined.

Add the flour mixture and beat until the dough is smooth.

Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Bake for 25 minutes, or until the bars are set and lightly browned on top.

Let cool completely.

Once the bars have finished cooling, make the frosting.

In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a handheld mixer, beat the butter, vanilla and sea salt until smooth.

Then, add 1 cup powdered sugar and beat until combined.

Then, add the milk and the remaining powdered sugar), and beat until smooth.

Spread the frosting on the cooled bars.

If desired, evenly distribute sprinkles over the top of the bars.

Chill in the refrigerator until the frosting is set (about 1 hour).

Cut into squares and serve at room temperature.

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