PISTACHIO SUGAR COOKIE BARS

These bars are extra soft and flavorful thanks to the pistachio pudding mix. The almond extract really boosts the flavor, so I highly recommend it. They aren’t overly sweet, so the cream cheese frosting on top is the perfect compliment. And of course the chopped pistachios on top add a yummy crunch.

PISTACHIO SUGAR COOKIE BARS

INGREDIENTS

• ¾ cup butter, softened to room temperature
• 2 3.4oz boxes of instant pistachio pudding (just the dry mix)
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1½ tsp vanilla
• ¼ tsp almond extract
• 2 cups flour
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• dash of salt

Frosting:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• ¼ cup soft butter
• 2½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ¼ tsp almond extract
• dash of salt
• ¼ cup chopped pistachios for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
For bars:

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1. 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.
2. 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.

For frosting:

1. Beat cream cheese and butter in a small mixing bowl till smooth. Add remaining ingredients and beat till smooth and creamy.
2. Spread over cooled bars and sprinkle chopped pistachios on top.

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