Gluten Free/Dairy Free Sugar Cookie Bars

I came across a sugar cookie bar and adapted it to make it gluten and dairy free so Robby could enjoy them. Robby took one and had one bite and quickly turned to grab a second one. That speaks volumes. Jim and I also liked them so even your gluten eating friends will enjoy these sugar cookie bars. These were so easy to make and knowing how much Robby enjoyed them I know I will be making them often!

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup butter, softened. I used Earth Balance
3/4 cup sugar
4 ounces cream cheese, I used Kate hill cream cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 egg
1 1/2 cups gluten free flour, I used Bob’s one to one
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

INGREDIENTS FOR THE VANILLA FROSTING

6 Tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 Tablespoons milk, I used fare life
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Sprinkles or decorations if desired

DIRECTIONS

Pre heat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9×9 pan with parchment paper or tin foil sprayed with non stick spray allowing two of the sides to hang over allowing for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl add butter and sugar and beat together using your stand or hand mixer until creamy.
Add your cream cheese and vanilla extract beating again until smooth. Add the egg and beat again.
To the same bowl add the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until you have a smooth thick batter.
Add the batter to your pan spreading the batter out evenly. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let cool completely before frosting.

FOR THE FROSTING- in a mixing bowl add butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and milk. Beat with your mixer until smooth and creamy.
When the bars are cool spread the frosting over the bars covering all of the cookie bars. Decorate with sprinkles if desired. Cut into bars. These are best stored in the refrigerator.

Enjoy!

Anne