Description
Dive into these delightful Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars, perfect for any celebration! These soft and chewy bars are adorned with vibrant red, white, and blue sprinkles, making them an eye-catching treat for the 4th of July and other festive gatherings. Topped with a creamy vanilla frosting, these cookie bars are not only easy to make but also a hit among both kids and adults. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this colorful dessert that will sweeten your summer celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Patriotic sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper or foil.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture until combined. Fold in patriotic sprinkles.
- Press dough into the prepared dish and bake for 25-28 minutes or until golden brown.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by mixing softened butter with powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and milk until fluffy.
- Once cooled completely, frost the bars and garnish with additional sprinkles before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg