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Pistachio Sugar Cookie Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

A soft and chewy pistachio sugar cookie bar topped with cream cheese frosting!
Course Dessert - bar cookie
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 bars
Author Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

Ingredients

Pistachio Bars:

  • 2 c. flour
  • 2 - 3.4 oz. boxes instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. butter melted
  • 1/4 c. vegetable oil
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. chopped pistachios

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 4 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 3 tbsp. butter softened
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 c. powdered sugar

Instructions

For bars:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, pudding mix, sugar, and baking powder.
  • In another bowl, combine egg, melted butter, oil, milk, and vanilla.
  • Mix the egg mixture into the flour mixture, stirring until just blended.
  • Mix in pistachios.
  • Press the dough into a lightly greased 9x13-inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
  • Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

For frosting:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, and vanilla.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Spread over the cooled bars, and cut into squares.
  • Garnish with additional chopped pistachios, if desired. EAT!!