Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with these vibrant Patriotic sugar cookie bars, ideal for any festive occasion! Their striking red, white, and blue hues make them a whimsical addition to celebrations like the Fourth of July or summer gatherings. Easy to prepare, these cookie bars feature a soft and chewy center with a slight crisp on the edges. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a delightful dessert that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends. Customize your bars with colorful sprinkles or fresh fruit for an extra festive touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For frosting: 4 tbsp butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 3 tbsp cream
- Patriotic sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased or lined 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and extracts; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- While baking, prepare frosting by beating butter and powdered sugar together. Add cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost your cookie base and top with patriotic sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg