Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars

Preheat Your Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy lifting.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the large egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine sea salt.
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Spread in Pan: Transfer the cookie dough to the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly into the corners. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the cookie bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift them out using the parchment paper and cool completely on a wire rack.

✨ Frosting and Serving

Once the cookie bars are completely cool, you can frost them with your favorite icing and add festive sprinkles for an extra holiday touch. Cut into squares or rectangles for serving!

Final Thoughts

These Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars are sure to become a holiday favorite! Easy to make and delightful to share, they bring sweetness and warmth to any festive celebration. Enjoy the season of joy!