Description
Fourth of July Cookie Bars are the perfect festive treat, bursting with gooey goodness and vibrant red, white, and blue sprinkles! These chewy cookie bars are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, making them ideal for last-minute summer gatherings. Enjoy a delightful blend of buttery flavor and sweet crunch that will have everyone reaching for seconds at your Independence Day celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (dark preferred)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Fold in the sprinkles gently.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg