4th of July Sugar Cookie Bars

These 4th of July Sugar Cookie Bars are a fun, easy and patriotic treat!⁠ ⁠ For the Sugar Cookie Bars:⁠ Ingredients:⁠ 1 c. unsalted butter; softened⁠ 2 c. sugar⁠ 4 eggs⁠ 2 tsp vanilla⁠ 5 cups flour⁠ 1 tsp salt⁠ 1/2 tsp baking soda⁠ ⁠ Directions:⁠ First, mix the dry ingredients in a medium-sized bowl, and then set aside.⁠ ⁠ Next, in a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.⁠ ⁠ Then, add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.⁠ ⁠ Add the vanilla, and then mix again.⁠ ⁠ Now, slowly add the dry ingredients, and mix until combined.⁠ ⁠ Spread batter into a greased 10×15 inch pan (original recipe calls for a 13×18 inch pan but I like my bars on the thicker side). ⁠ ⁠ Bake at 375 for 12-15min.⁠ ⁠ They are done when the top just starts to turn a light golden color, and you can stick a toothpick in and it comes out clean. Do not over bake or they will end up dry.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Frost with your favorite frosting (either homemade or canned works just fine). Add some patriotic sprinkles, and you are good to go!⁠ ⁠ For Homemade Frosting:⁠ Mix 1 stick of softened butter with 1/2 cup shortening, 4-5 cups confectioners sugar, 1-2 teaspoons of vanilla, and then add milk (usually just a few tablespoons) until you get it to the right consistency!