Ingredients for - Sugar Cookie Bars Made Easy

1. White sugar 2 cups
2. Butter, at room temperature 1 cup
3. Eggs 4
4. Almond extract 2 teaspoons
5. Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
6. All-purpose flour 5 cups
7. Salt ¾ teaspoon
8. Baking soda ½ teaspoon
9. Butter, at room temperature ½ cup
10. Almond extract 1 teaspoon
11. Salt ¼ teaspoon
12. Confectioners' sugar 4 cups
13. Heavy whipping cream, or as needed 5 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Sugar Cookie Bars Made Easy

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 13x18-inch baking sheet.

2 . Stage

Beat white sugar and 1 cup butter together in a bowl until fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing after each addition. Add 2 teaspoons almond extract and vanilla extract; mix well.

3 . Stage

Whisk flour, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Add to egg mixture and stir until just combined. Spread onto the prepared baking sheet.

4 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cookie comes out clean, 10 to 15 minutes; they won't look done. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

5 . Stage

Beat 1/2 cup butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing until combined. Add heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency. Spread frosting over cooled cookie bars.