Description
Add a touch of American pride to your summer gatherings with these delightful Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars! Perfect for Independence Day celebrations, these cookie bars are thick, soft, and chewy, adorned with vibrant red, white, and blue sprinkles that make them visually stunning. With simple ingredients and an easy preparation process, they are ideal for parties or family picnics. Each batch serves 15 and is customizable with your favorite toppings, ensuring every bite is a unique treat. These festive bars will not only impress your guests but also become a cherished addition to your summer dessert lineup!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 3 tablespoons milk
- Sprinkles, M&M's, white chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl; gradually stir into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Press dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 10–13 minutes until barely set in the center.
- Let cool completely before frosting with a mixture of butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
- Top with colorful sprinkles or candies before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg