Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars

Sugar cookies are a classic holiday treat! But they’re not easy to make with all the chilling, rolling, and cutting! With this recipe for Christmas sugar cookie bars, you can enjoy all the flavors of your favorite holiday treat without all the hard work. This easy recipe is perfect for a cookie exchange or baking with the kids this holiday season!

Ingredients

For the Cookie Bars:
10 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated white sugar
3 eggs room temperature
½ teaspoon Almond Extract
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons heavy cream

For the Frosting:
4 ounces cream cheese softened
5 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon heavy cream
Holiday sprinkles of your choice