Description
Fourth of July Cookie Bars are the ultimate festive treat for your summer celebrations. Bursting with vibrant colors and delicious flavors, these easy-to-make cookie bars will delight both kids and adults alike. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any gathering, each chewy bite is a nostalgic nod to childhood desserts. With a buttery base, sweet sprinkles, and an irresistible aroma, these cookie bars ensure your Independence Day festivities are sweetened with joy.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- 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 square (55g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg