Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

Ingredients

• 1 package vanilla sugar cookie mix

• 1 large egg

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 14oz whipped cream cheese frosting

• Red food coloring

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350F, line an 8×8-inch pan with aluminum foil

2. In a large bowl mix all the cookie mix, egg and butter with a handheld electric mixer until combined (it takes a couple minutes)

3. Turn dough out into prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula as necessary

4. Bake for about 24 to 26 minutes, or until center is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

5. Allow bars to cool completely in pan on a wire rack before frosting.

6. Add a couple of drops of food coloring to the frosting & blend.

7. Turn frosting out over the bars and evenly sprinkle with sprinkles before serving

adapted from Averie Cooks