Description
These patriotic sugar cookie bars are the ultimate festive treat, perfect for any celebration! With vibrant swirls of red, white, and blue, these delicious bars are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch that will delight guests of all ages at family gatherings, picnics, or holiday festivities. The soft texture combined with sweet frosting makes them a standout dessert that is simple to serve and enjoy. Customize them with different colors of sprinkles for various occasions and watch as they become the highlight of your dessert table!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- Patriotic sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix in egg and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Spread dough evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat softened butter with powdered sugar and mix in heavy cream and vanilla until smooth. Frost cooled bars and top with patriotic sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (42g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to achieve thicker bars. Customize your sprinkles for various themes or special events.