Sugar Cookie Bars

The deliciousness of sugar cookies without the work!

1 c. butter, room temperature
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
5 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each egg. Add vanilla and mix well. Whisk dry ingredients together and add to wet mixture just until combined. Spread on a greased 13-by-18-inch baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes, until light golden brown or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely and frost.

I love cream cheese frosting for these, but here's another yummy choice:

Frosting:

1/2 c. butter; room temperature
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
pinch of salt
4 c. powdered sugar
5 Tbls. milk
food coloring

Combine butter and shortening until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and salt. Add powdered sugar, then add milk and mix until smooth and spreading consistency. Frost.