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Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe

Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe
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These Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars are a delightful and colorful treat perfect for any celebration. A chewy sugar cookie base topped with a creamy frosting and festive sprinkles, these bars are easy to make and sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients

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For the Cookie Bars:

  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup patriotic sprinkles

For the Frosting:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • Additional sprinkles for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350F degrees and line a 9″x 9″ baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy. Then mix in egg and vanilla.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Gradually beat in flour and baking powder to form a thick batter. Gently fold in patriotic sprinkles.
  4. Bake the bars: Spread batter in the prepared pan and bake at 350F for 20 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
  5. Prepare the frosting: In a mixing bowl, blend powdered sugar, butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  6. Frost the bars: Spread the frosting over the cooled cookie bar and sprinkle with additional sprinkles.
  7. Serve: Cut into squares and serve immediately or refrigerate to set the frosting.

Notes

  • You can customize the sprinkles to suit different occasions.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: Patriotic, Sugar Cookie Bars, Dessert, Celebration, Easy Recipe

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