{sheet pan} Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars

May 25, 2017

Sheet pan sugar cookie bars are perfect for Memorial Day gatherings or Fourth of July BBQ’s! Soft, thick sugar cookie bars topped with a cream cheese frosting and decorated with red, white, & blue m&m candies for a festive and patriotic dessert.

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
4 cups powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
2 bags (11.4 oz each) red, white, & blue plain M&M's

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a cookie sheet (12"x17" or 13"x18") by spraying with cooking spray. In the bowl of a stand mixer, or using a hand held mixer, cream butter and sugar until light & fluffy....
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Nutritions

Calories
1028

Sodium
319mg
13% DV

Fat
58g
89% DV

Protein
9g
18% DV

Carbs
119g
40% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV

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