Sugar Cookie Bars....SO YUMMY!

I made these in a 9x13 pan, but I think next time I would use the  next size up, 12x15 I think the 9x13 made them a little too thick, but maybe you will prefer them that way!  These are great for a quick dessert for a pack meeting or church activity!

• 2 1/2 cup baking flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup salted butter softened
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 egg white
• 1 egg
• Butter cream frosting:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter -softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 3 TB half and half
• 1/2 t vanilla
• 1/4 tsp orange extract(I didn't have this so I just used a little extra vanilla)
• Orange food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350. Combine flour, salt and baking powder in a medium. sized bowl. Set aside.
2. With a mixer combine butter, sugar and powder sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes). Pour in vanilla,eggs and sour cream and mix until combined. Then pour dry ingredients in this bowl and mix until combined.
3. Place mixture in a buttered 9x13 glass pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Do not over bake.
4. For frosting, combine ingredients in large bowl and beat with a mixer for 2 minutes, or until fluffy. :)