Sugar Cookie Bars

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

unsalted butter, softened

1 cup

granulated sugar

2 tbsp

light brown sugar

whole large egg, room temperature

large egg yolk, room temperature

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1 tsp

almond extract

3 cups

all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/4 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

butter

1 3/4 cups

powdered sugar

1 tsp

vanilla or ½ teaspoon almond extract

1 tbsp

cream or half-and-half (optional, just if you want more creamy)

salt