Soft Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars Everyone Loves - Fabulessly Frugal

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (12 ounces)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• 4 tablespoons butter (softened to room temperature)
• 1 1/2 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
• Food coloring and sprinkles (optional)