Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these vibrant 4th of July Sugar Cookie Bars! These festive treats are perfect for any summer gathering, boasting a soft and chewy texture that melts in your mouth. With their eye-catching red, white, and blue colors, they not only taste delightful but also add a patriotic flair to your dessert table. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, you can top them with fresh fruits or colorful sprinkles for that extra festive touch. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or attending a picnic, these cookie bars will undoubtedly be the centerpiece of your celebration. Impress your friends and family with this deliciously simple recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 inch casserole dish with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add in the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture; fold in sprinkles gently.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and press flat.
- Bake for 16-20 minutes until edges are barely golden; let cool completely on a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat together butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth; adjust sweetness as needed.
- Frost cooled bars and decorate with fresh fruit or additional sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg