Chocolate Sugar Cookie Bars with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

**For the Chocolate Sugar Cookie Bars:**

1. Preheat your oven to 350F.
2. In a microwave-safe dish, heat 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1/2 cup chocolate chips in 30-second increments until they are melted and combined.
3. Add the melted butter and chocolate chips mixture to a large bowl with 1/2 cup sugar. Mix well.
4. Add 2 eggs and 1/2 tsp almond extract to the bowl and mix until combined.
5. Lastly, add 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, and 1/2 tsp baking powder. Mix until smooth.
6. Add 1/3 cup hot coffee and mix one last time until fully incorporated.
7. Transfer the batter to a lined 8x8 baking dish.
8. Bake at 350F for 35-37 minutes or until cooked through.
9. Let the bars cool completely before frosting.

**For the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:**

1. In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup soft butter, 1 1/4 cups powder sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and 1 tbsp milk. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

**Assembly:**

1. Once the chocolate sugar cookie bars are completely cool, spread the chocolate buttercream frosting evenly over the top. Enjoy!