Sugar cookie bars

These are delicious. And so dangerous since the recipe makes a jelly roll pan full. Fortunately, they freeze well. Unfortunately, they taste yummy straight from the freezer. I should probably only make these for times when we have other people over to help eat them. :)

Sugar Cookie Bars

1 c. butter, rm. temp

2 c. sugar

4 eggs

2 tsp. vanilla

5 c. flour

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. baking soda

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Add vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and add to wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Spread on a greased sheet (13 x 18). Bake 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

Frosting

1/2 c. butter, rm. temp.

1/2 c. shortening

1 tsp. vanilla

pinch of salt

4 c. powdered sugar

5 T milk

Combine butter and shortening until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and salt. Add p. sugar gradually, then add milk until smooth and the right consistency.