Sugar Cookie Bars

I've noticed a lot of sugar cookie bar recipes, but they make a huge amount.  Since I am always just baking for my husband and me, I came up with my own recipe in a small size.  Instead of a cookie sheet pan, this fits in a 9x13 baking dish.  Perfect for just a few.

Ingredients

1/2 C. Butter

1 C. Sugar

2 Eggs

2 tsp. Vanilla

2 1/2 C. Flour

1/2 tsp. Salt

1/4 tsp. Baking Soda

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a mixer cream butter, sugar, and vanilla.  Beat eggs, and add. Mix well.  Slowly add your dry ingredients until well incorporated.

Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper and spread out your dough so it's about 1/4 inch thick.

Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the top is very lightly golden.  Let cool and frost.

Cream Cheese Icing

1/2 C. Butter

4oz. Cream Cheese

1 tsp. Vanilla

Pinch of Salt

2-4 C. Powdered Sugar

1/2 Tbsp. Milk

Mix all ingredients together until creamy.  Add food coloring if desired.