Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3/4 cup butter (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp butter (room temperature)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 pinch salt
  • fresh berries

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9×9 pan. Set aside. (For thinner bars, use a 9x13 pan.)
  • For the Sugar Cookie Bars:Cream together the butter and sugar for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the vanilla and egg. Mix thoroughly.
  • Mix in the baking powder, flour and salt until well combined.
  • Press into the prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until puffy and no longer glossy. You’ll want to pull them before they start turning brown.
  • Let cool completely before frosting.
  • For the Frosting: Cream together the butter and cream cheese until fully incorporated. Scrape the sides of the bowl and slowly add int he powdered sugar, vanilla and salt. You can adjust the texture of the frosting by adding a splash of milk or more powdered sugar to your preference.
  • Frost the cooled sugar cookie bars and top with fresh berries right before serving.