Small Batch Sugar Cookie Bars PT30M https://img5.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/0829/ad/9/493192/300x200x90.jpg If you're looking for Valentine's treat that's perfect for two, look no further than Small Batch Sugar Cookie Bars with Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting! I will say, that if you DO celebrate Valentine's Day, the best gift to give someone is anything homemade. Whether you cook their favorite meal or make a batch of these cookies, they'll be so grateful that you took the time to even put the effort in… no matter how it turns out. Give it a try! 9 servings Ingredients: Festive sprinkles or maraschino cherries for garnish 2 cups Powdered sugar 1/4 tsp. Cherry extract 3 tbsp. Maraschino cherry juice 4 oz. Cream cheese 4 tbsp. Unsalted butter, softened 1/4 tsp. Salt 1/2 tsp. Baking powder 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. Almond extract 1 1/4 tsp. Vanilla extract 1 Large egg 3/4 cup Granulated sugar 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened

Small Batch Sugar Cookie Bars

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( By Ellie )

If you're looking for Valentine's treat that's perfect for two, look no further than Small Batch Sugar Cookie Bars with Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting! I will say, that if you DO celebrate Valentine's Day, the best gift to give someone is anything homemade. Whether you cook their favorite meal or make a batch of these cookies, they'll be so grateful that you took the time to even put the effort in… no matter how it turns out. Give it a try!

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 9 servings
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 20 Mins
Total Time 30 Mins

02 Ingredients

Frosting
- Festive sprinkles or maraschino cherries for garnish
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp. Cherry extract
- 3 tbsp. Maraschino cherry juice
- 4 oz. Cream cheese
- 4 tbsp. Unsalted butter, softened
Cookies
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Baking powder
- 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. Almond extract
- 1 1/4 tsp. Vanilla extract
- 1 Large egg
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened

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03 Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350℉, and line a 8x8" pan with parchment paper.
Step 2

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add the softened butter and beat on medium-high speed for about 30 seconds. Slowly add the granulated sugar while continuing to beat.
Step 3

Add the egg, almond and vanilla extract, and beat to combine.
Step 4

Turn off the stand mixer, and add the flour, baking powder and salt on top.
Step 5

Turn the mixer back on low to incorporate the dry ingredients. Don't overmix. The batter will look slightly crumbly but that's okay.
Step 6

Scoop the batter into the prepared baking pan, and press it flat with your fingers.
Step 7

Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean. Let cool completely.
Step 8

Clean out your stand mixer bowl to make the frosting.
Step 9

Beat together the softened butter and cream cheese for 1 minute, until fluffy. Add the maraschino cherry juice and cherry extract and beat to combine.
Step 10

Turn the mixer to low and add the powdered sugar a little bit at a time while continuing to mix.
Step 11

You can either spread the frosting over the cooled cookie, decorate and then slice. OR you can do as I did and use a shaped cookie cutter to create hearts or whatever you like. I then decorated them individually, but you do you. The scraps from cutting them out are free for snacking.

04 Author

Ellie

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Small Batch Sugar Cookie Bars

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