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Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe

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This recipe for Sugar Cookie Bars is from Mt. Calvary Church Cookbook 2016, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2-1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 tbsp. sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla

FROSTING (or you can used canned frosting)
1/2 c. butter, softened
4 c. powdered sugar
1/4 c. half and half
1 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt
Several drops food coloring (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes (the longer you beat it, the fluffier your cookies will be). Add egg & combine well. Add sour cream and vanilla and mix until completely blended. Slowly add the flour mixture and stir until well combined. Gently press the batter into a greased 9x13 pan and spread out with hands (will help to butter your hands). Bake at 375º for 17-20 minutes or until edges become lightly golden. Set aside to cool completely.
FROSTING: In a medium bowl, cream together butter, powdered sugar & half and half until light & fluffy. Stir in vanilla and salt, combine well. Add food coloring until desired color. Frost the cooled cookie bars. Cut into squares.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
These are great if you want frosted sugar cookies without having to roll out & cut into shapes!

 

 

 

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