Sugar Cookie Bars

These Sugar Cookie Bars are the perfect treat to bring along to a party, especially a Valentine's Day themed party or gathering. It's a quick and easy cookie recipe that kids and adults won't be able to get enough of.

Ingredients

• For Cookie Bars:
• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoon vanilla
• 5 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• For Frosting:
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• pinch of salt
• 5 tablespoon milk
• colored sprinkles and red food coloring (if desired)

Instructions

For Cookie Bars:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
    
2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each egg. Add  vanilla & mix well.
    
3. In a separate bowl combine flour, salt and soda and stir with a whisk to combine.
    
4. Add to wet mixture and mix just until combined. Spread on a greased baking sheet (use a 13 x 18 pan).
    
5. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-15 min, until light golden brown or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely and frost.
    

For Frosting: 

1. Combine butter and shortening until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and salt.
    
2. Add powdered sugar in 1-2 cup increments until combined, and then add milk & mix until smooth and spreading consistency. Spread over cooled cookie.