Description
Fourth of July Cookie Bars are the ultimate festive treat, perfect for celebrating Independence Day with family and friends. These chewy, buttery bars are packed with rich chocolate chips and vibrant patriotic sprinkles, making them a delightful addition to any summer gathering. With their irresistible flavor and colorful presentation, these cookie bars will have everyone excited to dig in. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, they promise to create sweet memories at your next celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
- 1/4 cup patriotic sprinkles (optional)
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 room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and optional patriotic sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg