Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter ((softened))
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups flour ((scooped and leveled))
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup Christmas jimmies
  • 1/2 cup butter ((softened))
  • 2-3 TBS milk
  • 1 TBS vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-5 drops food coloring ((optional))
  • 2 TBS assorted Christmas sprinkles

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together your butter and sugar for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add in your egg, vanilla, and cream cheese and mix until they are combined.
  • In a medium sized bowl, whisk together your flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Fold the Christmas sprinkles into the batter.
  • Slowly add in your flour mixture into the wet mixture, while stirring until everything is combined.
  • Press the batter into a greased 9×13 baking dish and spread it out evenly with your hands or a rubber spatula.
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes or until edges just barely start to turn golden.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely.
  • Mix together all your ingredients for your frosting until fluffy creamy.
  • Add in desired amount of food coloring.
  • Spread frosting evenly over cooled cookie bars.
  • Top with sprinkles, or Christmas m&ms, as desired.
  • Cut into squares and serve.