Description
Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars are a delightful twist on classic cookies, perfect for any celebration. These colorful bars, adorned with red and blue sprinkles, provide a buttery sweetness that melts in your mouth. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to be the highlight of your gatherings, from Fourth of July festivities to birthday parties. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing treat that brings joy and nostalgia to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup red and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in sprinkles gently.
- Spread dough evenly in the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown around edges but soft in center.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg