Tuesday, January 5, 2010

sugar cookie bars


















I love sugar cookies but I hate how long it takes to chill the dough, roll it out, cut out shapes, and then cook them in individual batches. I came across this recipe for sugar cookie bars and I absolutely loved them! They were much quicker and easier to make and sooo yummy!


Sugar Cookie Bars

1 cup butter; room temp.
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
5 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp soda

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each egg. Add vanilla & mix well. In a separate bowl combine flour, salt & soda & stir with a whisk to combine. Add to wet mixture and mix just until combined. Spread on a greased baking sheet (use a 13 x 18 pan). Bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 min, until light golden brown or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely and frost.

Frosting

1/2 cup butter; room temp
1/2 cup shortening
1 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
4 cups powdered sugar
5 Tbsp milk
food coloring (if desired)

For frosting combine butter and shortening until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and salt. Add powdered sugar in 1-2 cup increments until combined, then add milk & mix until smooth and spreading consistency. Spread over cooled cookie.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

New years



My brother invited us to his house in Richfield for new years eve. We played games, at food, took the kids sledding and had lots of fun!