Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1½ cups butter, room temperature.
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2 cups granulated sugar.
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4 eggs.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1 teaspoon almond extract.
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5 cups all-purpose flour.
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2 teaspoons kosher salt.
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½ teaspoon baking powder.
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1 cup butter, room temperature.
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5 cups powdered sugar.
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Dash of kosher salt.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1 teaspoon almond extract.
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3-4 tablespoons heavy cream.
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Food coloring (optional).
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Sprinkles (optional).
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350°F.
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Line half sheet pan with parchment paper.
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Whisk flour, salt, and baking powder.
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Cream butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes. Add eggs and extracts, mix for 1-2 minutes. Add dry ingredients and mix until combined.
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Press dough into prepared pan. Roll with floured rolling pin until smooth.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes (18 minutes ideal). Cool completely before frosting.
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Beat butter for 2-3 minutes. Add powdered sugar, salt, extracts, and 2 tablespoons of cream. Mix slowly, adding more cream until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
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Frost cooled bars and add sprinkles.
# Notes:
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Use parchment overhang to lift bars for easy cutting.
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Room temperature butter should barely indent when pressed.
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Table salt can replace kosher salt - use 1½ teaspoons for cookie base.