Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars
These patriotic sugar cookie bars are the perfect festive treat for your summer celebrations! Bursting with vibrant red, white, and blue colors, these easy-to-make dessert squares will leave your guests wanting more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
- 4 tbsp butter (for frosting)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- Patriotic sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 2 tbsp brown sugar until fluffy. Add in 1 large egg and mix well with 2 tsp vanilla extract and optional almond extract.
- In another bowl, combine 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 cup flour, 3 tbsp cornstarch, and 1/4 tsp salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool completely on a rack before frosting with a mixture of softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Top with patriotic sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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