Crumble Cookie Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to 375 degrees.
2. 2
   Coat bottom and sides of an 8 x 8-inch square baking pan with soft butter (about 2 Tbsps).
3. 3
   In a bowl, mix all ingredients except the icing sugar, cream and butter.
4. 4
   Press three quarters of the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
5. 5
   (if desired, sprinkle with tiny chocolate chips or nuts or both on top of the crust).
6. 6
   In a saucepan, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla, milk (I like to use whipping cream in place of milk for a thicker texture) and the butter; until melted and combined.
7. 7
   Pour the melted mixture over the crumbled mixture in the baking pan.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with the remaining crumb mixture (the mixture does not have to cover completely).
9. 9
   Bake for 25-30 minutes.