Perfect Sugar Cookie Cake
 
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Both the cookie cake and frosting are made with cream cheese and almond extract, which gives it a unique flavor that makes it moreish. Soooo good!
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Recipe type: Dessert/Cookie Bar
Serves: 20
Ingredients
  • Cookie Cake:
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (8-ounce) block of cream cheese, softened
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Frosting:
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 2 ounces block cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • A few drops of almond extract
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • Sprinkles for topping (optional)
Instructions
  1. Cookie Cake:
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Spray a quarter baking sheet (13x9x1)with cooking spray and set aside.
  4. Next, using a stand mixer or handheld mixer, cream the softened butter and softened cream cheese together until combined.
  5. Add the sugar and mix until well combined.
  6. Next, add the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
  7. Add the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix for approximately 1 minute or until completely combined.
  8. Spread the dough evenly onto the prepared cookie sheet. I like to use a sandwich baggie over my hand to evenly press it down. Spray the sandwich baggie with cooking spray, if necessary. (See step-by-step photos.)
  9. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean and the center is set. The top will be golden brown.
  10. Let cool completely.
  11. Frosting:
  12. Mix butter and cream cheese with a stand mixer or handheld mixer until combined.
  13. Next, mix powdered sugar, vanilla extract, a few drops of almond extract, and milk until nice and smooth.
  14. Frost the cookie cake when it is completely cooled. I like to use the back of a spoon to frost it. (See step-by-step photos.)
  15. Enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/perfect-sugar-cookie-cake/