Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars, a perfect treat for your summer celebrations! These vibrant bars feature a soft sugar cookie base adorned with red and blue sprinkles, topped with creamy vanilla frosting. Ideal for the 4th of July, birthday parties, or any family gathering, they are both easy to make and irresistibly delicious. With their cheerful presentation and sliceable convenience, these cookie bars are a hit with kids and adults alike. Gather your loved ones and enjoy this colorful dessert that’s sure to brighten any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 4 & 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 & 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup patriotic sprinkles
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened) for frosting
- 2 & 1/2 cups powdered sugar for frosting
- Pinch of sea salt for frosting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
- 1 & 1/2 tablespoons whole milk for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla. Gradually mix in the flour mixture and fold in sprinkles.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared dish and bake for 25–28 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, whip together softened butter, powdered sugar, sea salt, vanilla extract, and milk until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cookie bars generously, sprinkle additional sprinkles on top if desired, cut into squares, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg