Fourth of July Cookie Bars
Fourth of July Cookie Bars are a festive and delightful treat perfect for summer celebrations. These chewy, gooey bars feature sweet vanilla, rich chocolate chips, and vibrant red, white, and blue sprinkles. Easy to make and ideal for sharing at picnics or backyard barbecues, they will surely be the highlight of your Fourth of July gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup red sprinkles
- 1/2 cup blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and half of the sprinkles.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking dish and top with remaining sprinkles.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Allow cooling before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg