Strawberry cheesecake cookie bars

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and BOTH sugars.

Add the egg, egg yolk, and extracts. Whisk until combined.

Add baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir until combined.

Add the all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup at a time and mix until flour is just incorporated.

Flatten the cookie dough into the prepared pan with a very slight “well” in the middle.

In a small bowl, mix together the strawberries, strawberry jam, and cornstarch. Place on top of the dough center.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are slightly golden brown.

After removing from oven, allow the cookie bars to cool in the pan before spreading the frosting.

To make frosting:

In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and cream cheese until light and creamy.

Add in the strawberry extract and powdered sugar. Beat until creamy.

Spread frosting on top of the cooled bars! Add a layer of strawberry jam on top.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.