Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars
Celebrate special occasions with these delicious and easy-to-make Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars that capture the festive spirit in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 stick (½ cup) salted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup patriotic sprinkles
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 stick (½ cup) salted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp milk
- Extra red, white, and blue sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
- Mix the flour and baking powder in a separate bowl, then add to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
- Fold in the patriotic sprinkles.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the bars for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the frosting by mixing together the softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Frost the completely cooled bars and top with extra sprinkles.
- Slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
Optional variations include adding mini chocolate chips or swirling in peanut butter for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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