Sugar Cookie Bars

Made by: Natalie

Bars:

3/4 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup powdered sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 Tbsp lemon zest

2 1/4 cups flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

Frosting:

6 Tbsp butter, softened

2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

3 Tbsp milk or cream

1/4 tsp vanilla

Sprinkles

Preheat oven to 375.  In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.  Add eggs and vanilla and mix for 1-2 minutes.  Stir in remaining ingredients.

Press cookie mixture evenly into greased 9x13 pan.  Bake for 10-13 minutes, until barely set and no color around the edges.  Cool completely.

For frosting: cream buter and powdered sugar until smooth.  Add vanilla.  Add milk/cream and mix until the frosting is light and fluffy. Add food coloring if desired, spread onto cookies and enjoy!

SOURCE:  Mel's Kitchen Cafe