Soft Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars!

Submitted by CIndytc

"These have the same texture of the Lofthouse ones you buy but a lot easier! Got this recipe off Pinterest and love it! Putting here for safe keeping..."

 

• Ready In: 48mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 1 half sheet pan
• Serves: 25

ingredients

• Sugar Cookie Bars

• 1 cup butter, at room temperature
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 5 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda

• Frosting

• 1⁄2 cup butter, at room temperature
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 pinch salt
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 5 tablespoons milk
• food coloring, if desired

directions

1. For the bars:

2. Cream butter & sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each egg. Add vanilla & mix well.
3. In separate bowl combine flour, salt & soda & stir with whisk to combine. Add to wet mixture and mix just until combined. Spread on a greased baking sheet ( 13 X 18 size). Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 18 minutes until light golden brown or until a toothpick comes out clean in the middle.
4. Cool completely before frosting.

5. Frosting:

6. Combine butter & 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. Add food coloring if desired and mix well. Spread over cooled cookie. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.