Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars, perfect for every celebration. These soft, chewy bars are topped with a creamy frosting that melts in your mouth, delivering a delightful burst of sweetness. With vibrant red, white, and blue colors, they’re not just treats but a centerpiece for gatherings like the Fourth of July. Easy to make and customizable for any occasion, these cookie bars will surely bring smiles to faces young and old!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Red gel food coloring
- Blue gel food coloring
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter into three bowls; leave one plain, tint one red and another blue.
- Spoon alternating dollops of each color into the prepared pan; swirl gently for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- As the bars cool, prepare frosting by mixing powdered sugar and milk until smooth; add more food coloring if desired.
- Once cool, spread frosting evenly over the bars and add sprinkles if you like.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg