Sugar Cookie Bars

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, softened
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
2 1/2 cups flour
1 container of cream cheese flavored cool whip frosting
sugar crystal sprinkles

1.  In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine the butter, cream cheese, sugar and egg.  Blend with a mixer until nice and smooth.  (It will almost resemble frosting.)
2.  Add the vanilla and almond extract and beat for 1 minute more.
3.  Sift and then add the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Beat for a few more minutes.
4.  Spread or press the dough evenly into a cookie sheet that has about a 1 inch side.
5.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown.  Test with a toothpick for doneness.
6.  Cool completely!!!
7.  Frost the cooled pan of cookies with cool whip cream cheese frosting.  Sprinkle with sugar crystal sprinkles if desired.
8.  Cut and serve!

Kourtney Smith