Ingredients

• Cookie Bars
  • 1.5 sticks (3/4 cup) butter- softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp almond extract
  • 2 cups Kamut flour or 2.5 cups All-Purpose
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder 
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
• Frosting
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened 
  • 2 tsp almond extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar 

Directions

• Spray 8 x 8 baking pan or line with parchment paper
• Cream the granulated sugar and butter together. Gently sift in powdered sugar and beat again until fluffy
• Add the egg and almond extract and mix until smooth
• Add remaining ingredients and beat until well combined
• Press the dough together with your hands and press evenly into the prepped dish
• Bake for 15 minutes or until the sides puff up and the top starts to crack
• Let cool COMPLETELY before making frosting
• Beat the frosting ingredients together until fluffy and frost
• Enjoy!

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