Description
Fourth of July Cookie Bars are the perfect summer treat, bursting with sweet, buttery flavor and colorful sprinkles. This easy-to-make dessert combines chewy and crunchy textures, making them a festive addition to your Independence Day celebrations. Gather your loved ones around for barbecues and fireworks while enjoying these delightful cookie bars that are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in sprinkles and chocolate chips if using.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is slightly undercooked.
- 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 cookie bar (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg