Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

Ingredients

• A pinch of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
• 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) unsalted butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (softened)