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Soft and chewy Pistachio Sugar Cookie Bars with cream cheese frosting. An easy treat that everyone will love!
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Pistachio Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe

Soft and chewy Pistachio Sugar Cookie Bars with cream cheese frosting. An easy treat that everyone will love!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 slices
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

Cookie Bar

Frosting

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • dash salt
  • 1/4 cup pistachios chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Cookie Bar

  • Cream butter, dry pudding mix, and sugar in a large mixing bowl till creamy. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Press dough into the bottom of a greased 9x13" pan. Bake at 350° for about 20 minutes, or till lightly browned on the edges. Cool completely, then frost. Garnish with chopped pistachios.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter in a small mixing bowl till smooth. Add remaining ingredients and beat till smooth and creamy.
  • Spread over cooled bars and sprinkle chopped pistachios on top.

Frosting

    Nutrition

    Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 53mg | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1.1mg