Prepare the Sugar Cookie Bars:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, followed by the vanilla and almond extract (if using).
• Mix in the sour cream until combined.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish, pressing it down into an even layer.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Make the Frosting:

• In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth.
• Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
• Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and beat until smooth and fluffy. Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar or cream if needed.
• Divide the frosting into separate bowls, and add a few drops of gel food coloring to each bowl to create pastel colors (such as pink, blue, yellow, and green).

Assemble the Bars:

• Once the sugar cookie bars have cooled, spread a layer of frosting over the top using an offset spatula.
• Decorate the bars with Easter egg candies like Cadbury Mini Eggs or Jelly Beans. You can arrange them in a pattern or scatter them for a fun, festive look.

Serve and Enjoy:

• Slice the cooled cookie bars into squares, serve, and enjoy this sweet treat for Easter or any spring celebration!