Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars

Ingredients

• 3 ⅓ c flour

• ¼ c unsweetened cocoa

• ½ t salt

• 1 t baking powder

• 1 c butter, softened

• 1 ½ c sugar

• 2 eggs

• 2 t vanilla extract

• 2 T red food coloring

• Cream cheese frosting:

• 2-8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ½ c butter, softened

• 2 c sifted powdered sugar

• 1 t vanilla

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Have a 9x13 in pan ready.

3. Line with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray so that the bars easily life out and are easy to cut.

4. In a med bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.

5. In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 c butter, softened, and sugar until light and creamy. About 2-3 mins.

6. Beat in the eggs, vanilla, and food coloring until combined.

7. Add the flour mixture until a soft dough forms.

8. Press into the bottom of the 9x13 in pan.

9. Bake for about 20 mins until the edges start to pull away from the sides and a toothpick entered into the center comes out clean. Allow to completely cool before frosting.

To make frosting:

1. Beat together the cream cheese and butter.

2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla.

3. Beat together until smooth.

4. Frost the top of the bars and enjoy!