Sugar Cookie Bars

1 cup butter-soft
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
5 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. almond extract (optional)

Cream butter and sugar until mixed.  Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each egg.  Add vanilla, then all the dry ingredients and mix well.  Spread onto a greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes until light brown or until a toothpick comes out clean.  Cool before frosting.

Frosting:
1/2 cup butter-soft
4 ounces cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla
dash of salt
4 c. powdered sugar
1/4 c. milk
Food coloring of your choice!

Cream butter and cream cheese until smooth.  Add vanilla and salt.  Add powdered sugar slowly while mixing until combined.  Add milk a little at a time until you like the consistency.  You might not need all the milk.  Spread over cooled bars.