Description

Fourth of July Cookie Bars are a festive and delicious treat that perfectly captures the spirit of summer celebrations. These chewy, colorful cookie bars are packed with sweet flavors, making them a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. With vibrant red and blue sprinkles and creamy white chocolate chips, they not only taste amazing but also look stunning on any dessert table. Easy to prepare, these bars will become a go-to recipe for your summer festivities!

Ingredients

Scale

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup red and blue sprinkles
1 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch 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 along with the vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in the red and blue sprinkles and white chocolate chips gently.
Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 220
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Feel free to customize by swapping out white chocolate chips for your favorite candies or nuts. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.