Servings: 20 Bars

Bars: subheading: Bars:
1 1/2 C. Sugar 1 ½ C. Sugar
1 C Butter, softened 1 C Butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened 8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 Egg 1 Egg
1 t. vanilla 1 t. vanilla
1 t. baking powder 1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda ½ t. baking soda
2 1/2 c. Flour 2 ½ c. Flour
 
Frosting: subheading: Frosting:
1/4 c. butter, softened ¼ c. butter, softened
2 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 c. powdered sugar 2 c. powdered sugar
2-3 T Milk 2 to 3 T Milk
1/2 t. vanilla ½ t. vanilla
Food Coloring Food Coloring

First beat the butter, cream cheese, sugar and egg until nice and frothy. This will take about 4 min.
Add vanilla and almond extract. Beat about 1 min.
Add flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Beat about 2 min. It will be light and fluffy.
Press dough into greased jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 to 25 minutes.
As soon as they come out of the oven press down the edges with a rubber spatula to make it easier to spread the icing all the way to the edges. Cool completely.
Frosting: subheading: Frosting:
Combine butter and cream cheese. Beat about 2 min.
Add the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla and food coloring. Mix 1 to 2 min until smooth.

These are SUPER sweet!!!  These are SUPER sweet!!!
If making in a large sheet pan I feel like they could use a little extra frosting.  If making in a large sheet pan I feel like they could use a little extra frosting.
Prep Time 10 minutes                   Cook Time 25 minutes  Prep Time 10 minutes                   Cook Time 25 minutes