Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these vibrant Fourth of July Cookie Bars! These delicious bars feature a buttery cookie base topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries, embodying the spirit of summer and patriotism. Perfect for barbecues or family gatherings, they are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests with their sweet taste and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually add the flour and baking powder to the mixture; mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and blueberries using a spatula.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg