Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

By Sally's Baking Recipes · 60 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9-inch square pan (or 8-inch) with parchment, leaving overhang on the sides.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch and salt. Set aside.
3. Beat the softened butter and sugar on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl, then beat in the egg, egg yolk, vanilla and almond extract if using. Scrape again.
4. Add the dry ingredients on low speed until mostly mixed, then beat on medium-high until fully combined. Beat in the rainbow sprinkles.
5. Press the dough evenly into the lined pan, as a thin layer.
6. Bake for 25-26 minutes, until lightly browned at the edges. The centre will still look soft; do not overbake.
7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a rack. The centre will sink slightly.
8. For the frosting, beat the softened butter on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Add the icing sugar, cream and vanilla, beat on low for 30 seconds, then on medium-high for 3 minutes. Scrape the bowl. Add more icing sugar if too thin or more cream if too thick. Add a pinch of salt if too sweet. Beat in food colouring if using.
9. Lift the cooled bars out using the parchment overhang and place on a board. Spread the frosting over them and add extra sprinkles if you like. Cut into squares with a very sharp knife, wiping it between cuts.

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